The scientific name of this type of fruit is Citrullus lanatus. This fruit originated around the original Egypt. Ancient hieroglyphs have been found referring to a fruit called watermelon. Watermelons are considered a valuable fruit. China is a leading producer of watermelon. This fruit is found to be very beneficial to eat during the summer season. Watermelon is commonly used to make alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for water content.
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