Citrullus lanatus Citrullus lanatus Phonetic Spelling SIT-troo-lus la-NAY-tus Description Watermelon is an yearly, prostrate, vining veggie that produces large, round to egg-shaped, edible, damp, fleshy fruits. The fruit has a soft, delicate, smooth taste, along with a lightweight pink to yellow color, observed through a pleasant, fruity taste, nearly a