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Meaning of citrullus
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citrullus (n)
a dicot genus of the family Cucurbitaceae including watermelons
citrullus Sentence Examples
- Citrullus is a genus of flowering plants in the Cucurbitaceae family, commonly known as watermelon.
- The Citrullus lanatus species of watermelon is widely cultivated for its juicy, sweet fruit.
- Citrullus colocynthis, also known as bitter apple or desert gourd, is another species within the Citrullus genus.
- Members of the Citrullus genus are native to Africa and are adapted to hot, arid climates.
- Citrullus ecirrhosus, a species of watermelon, is known for its small, round fruits with a thick rind.
- The Citrullus lanatus var. citroides variety of watermelon is often used as a rootstock for grafting.
- Citrullus rehmii, a species of watermelon, is endemic to Namibia and is listed as vulnerable due to habitat loss.
- Some species within the Citrullus genus, like Citrullus amarus, are used in traditional medicine for various purposes.
- Citrullus naudinianus, commonly known as wild watermelon, is found in dry regions of southern Africa.
- Citrullus mucosospermus, also known as Tsamma melon, is a wild watermelon species native to southern Africa.
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a dicot genus of the family Cucurbitaceae including watermelons
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Citrullus is a genus of flowering plants in the Cucurbitaceae family, commonly known as watermelon.
The Citrullus lanatus species of watermelon is widely cultivated for its juicy, sweet fruit.
Citrullus colocynthis, also known as bitter apple or desert gourd, is another species within the Citrullus genus.
Members of the Citrullus genus are native to Africa and are adapted to hot, arid climates.
