Citrullus lanatus Citrullus lanatus Phonetic Spelling SIT-troo-lus la-NAY-tus Description Watermelon is an yearly, prostrate, vining veggie that creates big, spherical to oval, eatable, moist, fleshy fruit products. The fruit product has a hassle-free, delicate, soft flavor, with a light pink to yellowish colour, adhered to through a pleasant, fruity taste,