Cucurbita - Wikipedia
Cucurbita (Latin for 'gourd') [3] [4] 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.
Cucurbitaceae - Wikipedia
The Cucurbitaceae (/ kjuːˌkɜːrbɪˈteɪsiːˌiː /), [2] also called cucurbits or the gourd family, are a plant family consisting of about 965 species [3] in 101 genera. [4] . Those of most agricultural, commercial or nutritional value to humans include: [citation needed] Cucurbita – squash, pumpkin, zucchini (courgette), some gourds.
Cucurbita 101: A Pumpkin Guide - Fine Gardening
Pumpkins found in the Cucurbita Maxima group are the “monsters of the pumpkin world.” They are usually round and have a reddish-orange skin. This species also contains most winter, hubbard, turban, banana and buttercup squashes.
Cucurbita - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Cucurbita 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.
The Many Different Types of Cucurbits - Illinois Extension
2020年5月7日 · Cucurbits are members of the Cucurbitaceae family and are home to some of the most popular garden crops in the world. This article will dive into the three main.
Cucurbita pepo – Pumpkin - Gardenia
A beloved symbol of autumn, Pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo) are plump annuals grown for their fleshy, nutritious fruits. Carved into jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween and cooked into pies for Thanksgiving dessert in the United States and Canada, Pumpkins are easy and fun to grow.
Definition, Characteristics, Examples, & Facts - Britannica
2024年10月15日 · 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, melons, squashes, and pumpkins.
Cucurbita maxima - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
Common Name (s): W inter squash or pumpkin is a warm-season annual vegetable vine in the Cucurbitaceae (cucumber) family native to South America. Cucurbita is Latin for gourd and maxima is Latin for largest, because these plants can produce fruits that are very very large.
Pumpkin - Wikipedia
A pile of pumpkins at the French Market in New Orleans, Louisiana A variety of pumpkin cultivars. The central and rightmost orange fruits are Cucurbita pepo, all others are Cucurbita maxima A field of giant pumpkins. A pumpkin is a cultivated winter squash in the genus Cucurbita. [1] [2] The term is most commonly applied to round, orange-colored squash varieties, though it does not …
Cucurbita pepo - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
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.