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This list of gourds and squashes provides an alphabetical list of (mostly edible) varieties of the plant genus Cucurbita, commonly called gourds, squashes, pumpkins and zucchinis/courgettes. Common names can differ by location. The varieties included below are members of the following species: C. argyrosperma; C. ficifolia
There is wide variation in size, shape, and color among Cucurbita fruits, and even within a single species. C. ficifolia is an exception, being highly uniform in appearance. [5] The morphological variation in the species C. pepo [6] and C. maxima [7] is so vast that its various subspecies and cultivars have been misidentified as totally ...
The fruit is a small pome, 4–12 mm across, bright red and berry-like, produced large quantities, maturing in the fall and often persisting well into the winter. The fruit are consumed by birds , including thrushes , waxwings and starlings ; the seeds are dispersed in their droppings.
They come in various colors including orange, red, yellow and green, says Dr. Shemek. Sizes range from small to huge, with some even clocking in at over 500 pounds.
The combination of tree, flowers and fruit has been praised as the most beautiful of the genus Syzygium. [11] The fruit is oblong-shaped and dark red in color, although some varieties have white or pink skins. The flesh is white and surrounds a large seed. Its taste is bland but refreshing.
Pumpkins, squash, and gourds are all part of the Cucurbitaceae family. This botanical classification includes over 900 species, including other produce like watermelons, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Medlar flowers are 2–5 cm (3 ⁄ 4 –2 in) in diameter, have a short stalk and are terminal and single on short side shoots. They have five elongated, narrow sepals and five free, white or pale pink petals. [4] Compared to other fruit trees in the European latitudes, the medlar flowers very late (May or June). [6]
These 37 creative, no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas use paint, fabric, and other craft supplies to make your pumpkin for Halloween 2024 unique and memorable.