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Watermelon

Citrullus vulgaris

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Fruit

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Emollient. Humectant. Soothing. Conditioning.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Kalahari desert in South Africa

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Diuretic. Febrifuge.

Curiosities

Curiosities

In Egypt, watermelons were left as food to nourish the dearly departed in the afterlife.