Cucurbita - Wikipedia
WEBCucurbita (Latin for 'gourd') is a genus of herbaceous fruits in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae (also known as cucurbits or cucurbi), native to the Andes and Mesoamerica. Five edible species are grown and consumed for their flesh and seeds. They are variously known as squash, pumpkin, or gourd, depending on species, variety, and local parlance.
Cucurbita 101: A Pumpkin Guide - FineGardening
WEBThe technical name for the pumpkin is Cucurbita, which is actually a number of different squashes, and a genus in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae. I had no idea there were so many different kinds. Pumpkins are available in many colors, shapes, and sizes. They are used in pies and other desserts, and others are used for festive holiday decorations.
Cucurbita Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
WEBNov 24, 2023 · At a Glance: Cucurbita. Plant Characteristics: The Cucurbita genus includes a variety of squash and pumpkins known for their edible fruit and ornamental gourds. These plants are a favorite for their diverse shapes, sizes, and colors, adding both culinary and aesthetic value to gardens.
Cucurbita - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBCucurbita is a genus of annual, warm-season, vining plants in the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae) native to North and South America. It includes commonly cultivated vegetables (although botanical terms, they are fruit) such as summer and winter squashes, pumpkins, zucchini, and ornamental gourds.
Cucurbita pepo - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBDescription. Acorn squash is a sprawling vine with yellow fruit-bearing flowers. The fruits have a mild flavor and can be fried, baked, added to pasta, used in soups, and more. Native to North America, acorn squash is an aggressive grower and prefers moderately moist soil with full access to sunlight. To maximize growth add compost material to ...
Squash | Definition, Summer Squash, Winter Squash ... - Britannica
WEBMar 25, 2024 · squash, (genus Cucurbita), genus of flowering plants in the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), many of which are widely cultivated as vegetables and for livestock feed. Squashes are native to the New World, where they were cultivated by indigenous peoples before European settlement.
Cucurbitaceae | Definition, Characteristics, Examples, & Facts
WEBMar 22, 2024 · Cucurbitaceae, the gourd family of flowering plants, belonging to the order Cucurbitales and containing 98 genera and about 975 species of food and ornamental plants. Notable members of the family include cucumbers, gourds, …
Cucurbitaceae - Wikipedia
WEBSee text. The Cucurbitaceae ( / kjuːˌkɜːrbɪˈteɪsiːˌiː / ), [2] also called cucurbits or the gourd family, are a plant family consisting of about 965 species in around 95 genera. [3] Those most important to humans are the following: [citation needed] Cucurbita – squash, pumpkin, zucchini or courgette, some gourds.
Cucurbita pepo - Wikipedia
WEBCucurbita pepo is a cultivated plant of the genus Cucurbita. It yields varieties of winter squash and pumpkin, but the most widespread varieties belong to the subspecies Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo, called summer squash. It has been domesticated in the Americas for thousands of years.
Cucurbitales - Gourd Family, Squash, Melons | Britannica
WEBCucurbita is native to the New World and produces a variety of gourds, melons, squashes (vegetable marrows), and pumpkins. The agricultural system in much of pre-Columbian America was based on squash, beans, and corn (maize).
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