[Sca-cooks] Watermelon

[Sue Clemenger]

Also wondering why they call it a *vegetable,* when it's not only 
biologically a fruit, but treated as such, culturally???
--maire

Terri Spencer wrote:

> This showed up in my mailbox today and thought it might be of interest.
>  The last fact makes me wonder what the English called the watermelon
> prior to 1615. Does anyone know?
> 
> Tara
>  
> 
> Fun Facts about Watermelon
> 
> Watermelon is grown in over 96 countries worldwide. 
> 
> In China and Japan, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host. 
> In Israel and Egypt, the sweet taste of watermelon is often paired with
> the salty taste of feta cheese. 
> 
> Watermelon is 92% water. 
> 
> Watermelon's official name is Citrullus lanatus of the botanical family
> Cucurbitaceae, and it is a vegetable! It is related to cucumbers,
> pumpkins and squash.