Citrullus

Citrullus

Citrullus (pronounced sit-ruh-lus) is a genus of plants in the family Cucurbitaceae. The term is derived from the Latin word 'citrullus', which means 'small citrus'.

Etymology

The term 'Citrullus' is derived from the Latin word 'citrullus', which means 'small citrus'. This is likely due to the resemblance of the fruits of the Citrullus species to small citrus fruits.

Species

The genus Citrullus includes several species, the most well-known of which are:

• Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon)
• Citrullus colocynthis (Colocynth)
• Citrullus ecirrhosus (Cucamelon)
• Citrullus mucosospermus (Wild watermelon)

Related Terms

• Cucurbitaceae: The plant family to which the Citrullus genus belongs.
• Genus: A rank in the biological classification (taxonomy) that groups closely related species together.
• Species: The basic unit of biological classification, below the genus level.
• Taxonomy: The science of classification, in biology the arrangement of organisms into a classification.

See Also

• List of Citrullus species
• Cucurbitaceae
• Botanical nomenclature

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Citrullus
• Wikipedia's article - Citrullus

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