Cucurbitaceae Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumura & Nakai
Watermelon
Apalachee - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Hann, John H., 1986, The Use and Processing of Plants by Indians of Spanish Florida, Southeastern Archaeology 5(2):1-102, page 98
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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumura & Nakai
Scientific name: Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumura & Nakai
USDA symbol: CILAL (
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Common names: Watermelon
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Family (APG): Cucurbitaceae
Native American Tribe: Apalachee
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Fruit used for food.
RECRD: 60473 id: 10055