Watermelon - Cambodian fruit

Watermelon, type of melon, member of the gourd family, cultivated extensively for its pleasant-tasting fruit. Watermelon grows as a trailing vine. Its original habitat was tropical Africa, particularly the region of the Kalahari Desert, but its popularity became widespread early in history, and today it is cultivated throughout the world. The vine, an annual, is coarse and hairy and bears divided, oval leaves on short stalks and round, light yellow, individual flowers. The rounded, oblong, berrylike fruit grows to a very large size: Cultivated watermelons may reach 61 cm (24 in) in length and weigh 23 kg (50 lb). Their thick rinds are green or striped and the watery flesh is usually red in color and contains many dark, flat seeds. Scientific classification: The watermelon is a member of the family Cucurbitaceae. It is classified as Citrullus lanatus. (Source from Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2004)

Watermelon Watermelons are a popular, refreshing fruit found throughout Cambodia. Cambodians call the fruit Owlock and the watermelons come in a variety of sizes, shapes and flesh colours. You will find plenty of watermelons for sale at the local markets. Watermelons are sold everywhere in Cambodia. They are weighted for sale but they are valued by their sizes for each. Phar Kandal market is the best place that you can buy watermelon is a very cheap price.