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Pumpkins and Squashes
There are many types of Squashes and Pumpkins, which all belong to four different species in the genus Cucurbita. Each of these species includes several varieties with very different fruits and a large variety of names. This page provides some basic information on pumpkins and squashes, with links to separate pages for each of the four Cucurbita species.
Basic information on pumpkins and squashes
| Scientific name: | Cucurbita sp. |
| English: | Pumpkin Squash |
| Species: | Several species in the genus Cucurbita produce fruits that are called
pumpkins, squashes or marrows. The most important species are:
Cucurbita pepo,
Cucurbita maxima,
Cucurbita mixta, and
Cucurbita moschata. For each species there is a separate
page coming soon. |
| Family: | Cucurbitaceae (the gourd family) |
| Order: | Cucurbitales |
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Proverbs
- The pumpkin vine never bears watermelons.
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