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It sounds like you're interested in **Watermelon**! It is a large, edible fruit of a flowering plant (*Citrullus lanatus*) in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, which also includes cucumbers and squash. Here are some key facts about watermelon: * **Composition:** It is about **92% water**, making it very hydrating, especially in hot weather. * **Nutrition:** It is low in calories but rich in **Vitamin C** and is the best-known fresh source of the antioxidant **lycopene** (which gives it its red color). It's also a good source of **Vitamin A** and **potassium**. * **Varieties:** There are over 1,000 varieties, often grouped by size (like **Icebox/mini**, or large **picnic** types), presence of seeds (**seeded** or **seedless**), and flesh color (**red**, **pink**, **yellow**, or **orange**). * **Botanical Status:** Botanically, it is a **fruit** (specifically a type of berry called a pepo), but it is sometimes treated as a vegetable in culinary contexts because it's grown in fields like other vegetable crops. * **Edible Parts:** While most people eat the sweet flesh, the **rind** is also edible (often pickled or cooked), and the **seeds** can be dried and roasted. * **Origin:** It is native to **tropical Africa**. * **Fun Fact:** Farmers in Japan have grown **square watermelons** by forcing them into molds, often as a novelty item. Is there anything specific you'd like to know about watermelon, like its health benefits, how to pick a good one, or a recipe?