12 Health Benefits of Watermelons

Watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) are a member of gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), a plant family which also includes cucumber, squash, and pumpkin that grow on vines on the ground. The melons which are either classified as fruit or vegetable are believed to be originated in southern Africa and now are widely grown across many tropical regions. There are over 500 varieties of watermelons throughout the...