WATER MELON (CITRULUS LANATUS) Watermelon belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. It is related to the cantaloupe, squash and pumpkin, and other plants that also grow on vines on the ground. Watermelons can be round, oblong or spherical in shape and feature thick green rinds that are often spotted or striped. Water melon plant Ecological Requirements Altitude Water melons […]