Cucurbitaceae Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumura & Nakai

Watermelon

Apalachee - Food, Fruit

Use documented by:
Hann, John H., 1986, The Use and Processing of Plants by Indians of Spanish Florida, Southeastern Archaeology 5(2):1-102, page 98

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Scientific name: Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumura & Nakai
USDA symbol: CILAL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Watermelon
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Family (APG): Cucurbitaceae
Native American Tribe: Apalachee
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Fruit used for food.

RECRD: 60473 id: 10055

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