Cucurbita
Cucurbita
Cucurbita (pronounced: kyu-KUR-bi-ta) is a genus of herbaceous vines in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, also known as the pumpkin, or squash family. The term "Cucurbita" is derived from the Latin word "cucurbita", meaning "gourd".
Etymology
The term "Cucurbita" is derived from the Latin word "cucurbita", which means "gourd". The Latin term was used to describe various types of gourds and squashes. The term was first used in botanical nomenclature by Carl Linnaeus in 1753.
Related Terms
- Cucurbitaceae: The plant family to which Cucurbita belongs. It is commonly known as the gourd family.
- Squash (plant): A common term for plants in the Cucurbita genus.
- Pumpkin: A type of squash and a member of the Cucurbita genus.
- Gourd: A term used to describe various types of plants in the Cucurbita genus.
- Zucchini: A type of summer squash, which is a member of the Cucurbita genus.
- Winter squash: A term used to describe certain types of squashes that are members of the Cucurbita genus.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cucurbita
- Wikipedia's article - Cucurbita
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