Cucurbita

Examples

• All

• The Cucurbita family includes many varieties of squash.

• The genus Cucurbita includes plants that produce squashes and pumpkins.

• Researchers are studying the domestication process of Cucurbita species in the Americas.

• Did you know that Cucurbita can be used in soups?

• Plants in the Cucurbita genus, including pumpkins and squashes, are popular for autumn decorations.

• Farmers grow various types of Cucurbita for both food and decorative purposes.

• In many cultures, Cucurbita is a key ingredient in seasonal dishes and celebrations.

Compounds

C

Cucurbita maxima turbaniformis

• Specialized

9.9

A squash plant that makes hard fruits shaped like a turban

C

Cucurbita moschata

• Specialized

7.9

A type of squash plant from the Americas with hard skin and a long curved neck like butternut squash

C

Cucurbita pepo

• Specialized

8.4

A plant that grows pumpkins and some squashes like zucchini

C

Cucurbita pepo melopepo

• Specialized

9.1

A bushy plant like zucchini or pattypan that produces edible squash picked when young

C

Cucurbita maxima

• Specialized

7.7

A large squash plant that produces big fruits with sweet edible flesh

Surface Forms

Etymology