Watermelon 1 article

A thick green rind surrounds the exceptionally juicy red or yellow flesh of watermelon, a large Citrullus lanatus melon. It is most often served chilled as wedges, cubes, or fruit salad, with both seeded and seedless varieties common; the rind can also be pickled. Whole and pre-cut formats differ mainly in handling and convenience. Its high water content, crisp texture, and large rind-to-flesh structure separate it clearly from smaller muskmelons such as cantaloupe.