Squash (plant)
Squash (plant)
Squash (pronunciation: /skwɒʃ/), from the Narragansett word askutasquash, is a group of plants from the genus Cucurbita that includes various species such as Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita moschata, and Cucurbita maxima.
Etymology
The term "squash" comes from the Narragansett word askutasquash, which means "a green thing eaten raw". The Narragansett people are an Algonquian speaking tribe from the Rhode Island region.
Species
Squash plants belong to the Cucurbita genus, which includes several species:
- Cucurbita pepo - Includes varieties like Zucchini, Pumpkin, and Acorn squash.
- Cucurbita moschata - Includes varieties like Butternut squash and Tromboncino.
- Cucurbita maxima - Includes varieties like Hubbard squash, Buttercup squash, and Kabocha.
Related Terms
- Gourd - A term used for various hard-shelled, edible and ornamental fruits from the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes squash.
- Pumpkin - A type of winter squash from the Cucurbita genus.
- Zucchini - A type of summer squash from the Cucurbita pepo species.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Squash (plant)
- Wikipedia's article - Squash (plant)
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