Cucurbitaceae Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus
Watermelon
Iroquois - Food, Vegetable
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 113
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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: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Flesh fried and sweetened or seasoned with salt, pepper and butter.
RECRD: 7683 id: 10078