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
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: Identification, Health Benefits, Uses, Invasive Concerns . . . The Cucurbita genus is a fascinating family of plants that includes pumpkins, squash, gourds, and zucchinis Native to North and South America, these plants are renowned not only for their culinary uses but also for their ornamental and agricultural significance
list of plants in the family Cucurbitaceae - Encyclopedia Britannica Cucurbits have a generally low nutrient content, one exception being the winter squashes (certain varieties of Cucurbita maxima, C moschata, and C pepo) See also list of plants in the family Cucurbitaceae
What is Cucurbita? (with pictures) - Home Questions Answered When Halloween comes around, the cucurbita becomes very popular The genus consists of gourds grown on trailing vines There is a great amount of diversity in the size and shape of the varieties, from giant pumpkins to dainty cucumbers The cucurbita fall roughly into two groups
Cucurbita moschata - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden Cucurbita moschata is a squash native to Central America and northern South America where it was first domesticated It is a monoecious, creeping, vine-like annual that trails along the ground or climbs by tendrils
Cucurbitaceae - Wikipedia The name Cucurbitaceae comes to international scientific vocabulary from Neo-Latin, from Cucurbita, the type genus, + -aceae, [6] a standardized suffix for plant family names in modern taxonomy The genus name comes from the Classical Latin word cucurbita, meaning "gourd"
Cucurbita Plant Growing Care Guide for Gardeners The Cucurbita genus, part of the Cucurbitaceae family, is native to the Americas These annual plants include species like squash, pumpkin, and gourd, known for their edible fruits harvested in autumn, their vibrant flowers, and often large, sprawling growth habit
Definition, Characteristics, Examples, Facts - Britannica Members of the family are annual or perennial herbs native to temperate and tropical areas and include cucumbers, gourds, melons, squashes, and pumpkins Most species are extremely sensitive to temperatures near freezing, a factor that limits their geographic distribution and area of cultivation