Even the name for the modern watermelon— Citrullus lanatus —is wrong. Lanatus means “hairy” in Latin and was originally the name applied to the fuzz-covered citron melon (Cirtrullus amarus).

Mammoth Lanatus et infans in agro gramineo. Imago per Depositphotos. Woolly mammoths (Mammuthus primigenius) were once abundant across the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in the vast steppe-tundra ...

Watermelon seeds are safe to eat and have many nutritional benefits. Learn more about how to add them to your diet.

There are few things as refreshing on a hot summer day as a slice of watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus). At over 90 percent water ...

As always, size does matter Like other gourds, the snake gourd is a member of the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae) and has seeds similar to its cousin the water melon (Citrullus lanatus), although ...

GI discomfort: The seeds are not easily digested and may cause constipation, gas, or bloating—especially if you eat a large quantity or suddenly increase your fiber intake. Higher fat intake: While ...

With warm soil and just-warming air temperatures, June is the perfect time to get these annuals, herbs, and vegetables into ...

"西瓜的甜蜜密码，写在其与干旱抗争的进化史诗里。"吕文扬抚摸着试验田中一个布满网纹的成熟西瓜说道。此刻，他的团队正与荷兰瓦赫宁根大学合作，开展西瓜果实香气物质的跨国联合研究。夕阳下的瓜田蒸腾着热浪，那些承载着基因秘密的藤蔓，正在科学家手中编织出更甜美 ...

而西瓜的野生祖先果实（如Citrullus lanatus var. citroides）果肉却是白色的，味道也远非甜美。 我们今天能吃到红瓤甜西瓜，完全是数千年来人工选择和 ...