Yellow watermelons widely vary in size, depending on the specific variety, but are generally smaller than red-fleshed varieties. The oblong to oval fruits have a thick, smooth, and hard green rind, covered in dark to light green mottling and striping. Underneath the surface, the rind fades from green into white and is crisp, vegetal, and mild. The flesh ranges in color from pale yellow to gold and is succulent, aqueous, and dense, sometimes containing large and edible, brown-black seeds or being completely seedless. Yellow watermelons have a delicate and mellow, sweet flavor with subtle notes of honey and apricot.