Watermelon

One of the two categories in which all melons are grouped (muskmelon is the other); also the name of a particular fruit. Watermelons differ distinctively from the other sweet melons. They are characterized by their unusually thick and smooth rind and their granular, extremely juicy flesh. Edible, somewhat oily seeds are typically found throughout the flesh, while in the muskmelon category, the seeds are found in the hollow center. There are countless types of watermelons in various sizes, shapes, flavors, and colors. The largest and probably the most widely distributed is the Charlton Gray. It has an elongated shape, a marbled and/or striped skin in pale green to gray green, and a typical weight between 15 and 30 pounds (6 kg 825 g to 13 kg 650 g). The flesh is pink to red and studded with seeds. Some varieties of watermelon have white or yellow flesh. The same goes for the seeds, which are typically black but can be white, brown, red, green, or speckled.