Yes, watermelon is fleshy.
Watermelons are classified as berries, and more specifically, a type of berry called a pepo. A pepo is defined as a fleshy fruit with a thick, leathery rind and a fleshy interior. Therefore, the very definition of a watermelon includes it being fleshy.
Here's a breakdown:
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Berry Classification: Botanically, a berry is a fruit that develops from a single ovary and contains seeds embedded in the flesh.
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Pepo Type: A watermelon is a pepo, a specialized type of berry with a hard outer rind and fleshy inner pulp.
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Fleshy Interior: The part of the watermelon that we eat is the fleshy interior.
In conclusion, because watermelons are pepos, a type of berry characterized by a fleshy interior, they are indeed fleshy fruits.
