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Definition of Citrullus vulgaris
1. Noun. An African melon.
Terms within: Watermelon
Group relationships: Citrullus, Genus Citrullus
Generic synonyms: Melon, Melon Vine
Lexicographical Neighbors of Citrullus Vulgaris
Literary usage of Citrullus vulgaris
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Monks' Cookbook by Himalayan Academy, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1997)
"WATERMELONS, Citrullus vulgaris Sweet and cooling, watermelon provokes kapha and
väta and relieves pitta. ..."
2. The Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science by Iowa Academy of Science (1892)
"Some of the Syrphus flies also assist in the pollination of Citrullus vulgaris.
Nectar is secreted in considerable quantity especially by the flowers of ..."
3. Lost Crops of Africa: Volume Ii: Vegetables by National Research Council (U. S.), National Academies Press (2006)
"... egusi nomenclature is such that the botanical name is variously given as: •
Citrullus vulgaris Schrader (also watermelon) • Citrullus vulgaris Eckl. and ..."
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