Cucurbita (Latin for gourd) is a genus in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae native to and originally cultivated in the Andes and Mesoamerica. The Cucurbita genus is an important source of human food and is used for other purposes such as beverages, medicine, oil, and detergent. Some Cucurbita species were brought to Europe after the discovery of Amer... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucurbita
(Pumpkin, Squash) This is a group of popular, annual climbing or trailing plants that belong to the Cucumber family, Cucurbitaceae.… Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/10004