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Melon d'eau

Citrullus lanatus

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The Afghan-Melon (Citrullus lanatus) is a species in the genus Citrullus. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions, found across Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, and Belgium.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Belize, Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (4 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Cucurbitales (Cucurbitales)

Species

Citrullus lanatus (Melon d'eau)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish sandia

French Melon d'eau

German Wassermelone

Portuguese angúria

Turkish Karpuz

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Melon d'eau?

The scientific name of Melon d'eau is Citrullus lanatus. It belongs to the genus Citrullus.

Where does Melon d'eau live?

Melon d'eau is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Belize, Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso.

What family does Melon d'eau belong to?

Melon d'eau (Citrullus lanatus) belongs to the genus Citrullus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.

What kingdom does Melon d'eau belong to?

Melon d'eau (Citrullus lanatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Melon d'eau?

The closest relatives of Melon d'eau in the genus Citrullus include coloquinte.