Cucurbita - Wikipedia
Cucurbita (Latin for ' gourd ') [2][3] 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 - 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.
Cucurbita moschata - Wikipedia
Cucurbita moschata is a species originating in either Central America or northern South America. [2] It includes cultivars known as squash or pumpkin. C. moschata cultivars are generally more tolerant of hot, humid weather than cultivars of C. maxima or C. pepo.
Cucurbita Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
In this Gardener's HQ guide, we'll explore cultivating Cucurbita plants in your garden, indoor spaces, and other settings. Plant Characteristics: The Cucurbita genus includes a variety of squash and pumpkins known for their edible fruit and ornamental gourds.
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. Members of the family are annual or perennial herbs native to temperate and tropical areas and include cucumbers, gourds, melons, squashes, and pumpkins.
Cucurbita maxima - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
Cucurbita is Latin for gourd and maxima is Latin for largest, because these plants can produce fruits that are very very large. This large vine trails along the ground or climbs up structures using tendrils. It has yellow fruit-bearing flowers that are produced in the fall.
Cucurbita moschata - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
Butternut squash is a warm-season annual vegetable vine in the Cucurbitaceae (cucumber) family that trails along the ground or climbs up structures using tendrils. Cucurbita is Latin for gourd and moschata is Latin for musky.
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 maxima - Wikipedia
Cucurbita 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]