Cucurbita - Wikipedia
WEBCucurbita (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
WEBThe 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
WEBPumpkins 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
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.
The Many Different Types of Cucurbits - Illinois Extension
WEBMay 7, 2020 · 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 maxima - Wikipedia
WEBCucurbita maxima, one of at least five species of cultivated squash, is one of the most diverse domesticated species. [2] This species originated in South America from the wild subspecies Cucurbita maxima subsp. andreana over 4,000 years ago. [3]
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 pepo – Pumpkin - Gardenia
WEBA 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 …
Definition, Characteristics, Examples, & Facts - Britannica
WEBSep 2, 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, …
Description, Plant, Types, Scientific Name, & Facts - Britannica
WEBSep 29, 2024 · pumpkin, fruit of certain varieties of squash—such as varieties of Cucurbita pepo, C. moschata, and C. maxima—in the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), usually characterized by a hard orange rind with distinctive grooves.