Pumpkin - Wikipedia A pumpkin is a cultivated winter squash in the genus Cucurbita [1][2] The term is most commonly applied to round, orange-colored squash varieties, but does not possess a scientific definition It may be used in reference to many different squashes of varied appearance and belonging to multiple species in the Cucurbita genus [3]
Pumpkin: Health Benefits and Nutrition - WebMD Pumpkin is an excellent source of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, essential oils, protein, and fiber This versatile fruit provides many health benefits for the skin, eyes, heart, gut
Pumpkin | Description, Plant, Types, Scientific Name, Facts . . . pumpkin, fruit of certain varieties of squash—such as varieties of Cucurbita pepo, C moschata, and C maxima—in the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), usually characterized by a hard orange rind with distinctive grooves
The Pumpkin Plant Stages You Need to Know for Optimal Growth A close-up of a flower pumpkin just bloomed , photographed in the garden of the house This is the female flower, from which will come to life the pumpkin This is a type of pumpkin called 'pumpkin marina' or Chioggia,named from the town in a Province of Venice where it originated Credit: PaoloBis Getty Images Pollination
Pumpkin: Health Benefits and Nutrition Pumpkin is an incredibly healthy vegetable, and safe for most people Find out who should avoid eating pumpkin and learn more about its many health benefits