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Articles relating to the [[Cucurbita]], a [[genus]] of [[Herbaceous plant|herbaceous]] [[fruit]]s in the gourd [[family (biology)|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. They are variously known as '''squash''', [[pumpkin]], or gourd, depending on species, [[Variety (botany)|variety]], and local parlance. Most ''Cucurbita'' species are herbaceous vines that grow several meters in length and have [[tendril]]s, but non-vining "bush" cultivars of ''C. pepo'' and ''C. maxima'' have also been developed. | |||
{{Commons category|Cucurbita}} | |||
[[Category:Crops originating from indigenous Americans]] | |||
[[Category:Cucurbiteae]] | |||
[[Category:Early agriculture in Mesoamerica]] | |||
[[Category:Native American cuisine]] | |||
[[Category:Squashes and pumpkins]] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:06, 19 January 2025
Articles relating to the Cucurbita, 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. They are variously known as squash, pumpkin, or gourd, depending on species, variety, and local parlance. Most Cucurbita species are herbaceous vines that grow several meters in length and have tendrils, but non-vining "bush" cultivars of C. pepo and C. maxima have also been developed.
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