Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai
watermelon
Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
watermelon
Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
Photograph
© Diane Williamson (Photo ID #88270)
Introduction
The watermelon will sprout from seeds, but rarely grow large enough to produce ripe fruit. Plants with immature fruits will show up in landfills and soil dumps (Lomer 8574 @ UBC). Ephemeral. Year first noted: 2013.
Note Author: Frank Lomer |
Status Information
| Origin Status | Provincial Status | BC List (Red Blue List) | COSEWIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlisted | Non-established | Not Listed |
BC Ministry of Environment: BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer.