Scientific Name of Watermelon and Jicama

Watermelon and Jicama in Spanish

All plants which are List of Vegetables, basically have different names in different languages. As these names vary from region to region, scientists came up with one single name for all plants, which are called scientific names. Scientific Name of Watermelon and Jicama is used by scientists worldwide. Scientific names are name used by scientists, especially the taxonomic name of an organisms that consist of the genus and species. Watermelon and Jicama in Spanish is also different. Watermelon in Spanish is known as sandía and Jicama in Spanish is known as Pachyrhizus erosus.

Common Name of Watermelon and Jicama

Scientific name of Watermelon and Jicama is the name accepted by scientists worldwide. But common name of Watermelon and Jicama varies in different languages. Watermelon and Jicama common names in Hindi, in French, in German is different. They are as follows:

• Watermelon in German: Wassermelone
• Watermelon in French: Pastèque
• Jicama in German: Yambohne
• Jicama in French: Kłębian kątowaty

Knowing the scientific name of Watermelon and Jicama also its common name in Spanish as well as in other languages is an interesting fact.

Watermelon and Jicama Common Name In Other Languages

Along with Watermelon vs Jicama Scientific Classification, Watermelon and Jicama common name in other languages is also interesting to know. Common name is the name used by local people. It develops over time, according to use, look and lore.

• Watermelon in Greek: καρπούζι
• Jicama in Greek: Pachyrhizus erosus