Cucurbitaceae Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus
Watermelon
Cahuilla - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 55
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Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus
Scientific name: Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus
USDA symbol: CILAL (
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Common names: Watermelon
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Family (APG): Cucurbitaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Eaten fresh.
RECRD: 11354 id: 10056