Cucurbita maxima - Wikipedia
Cucurbita maxima, one of at least five species of cultivated squash, is one of the most diverse domesticated species. [2] This species originated in South America from the wild subspecies Cucurbita maxima subsp. andreana over 4,000 years ago. [3]
Cucurbita maxima - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
Cucurbita is Latin for gourd and maxima is Latin for largest, because these plants can produce fruits that are very very large. This large vine trails along the ground or climbs up structures using tendrils. It has yellow fruit-bearing flowers that are produced in the fall.
Cucurbita maxima - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Cucurbita maxima is a squash native to subtropical areas of South America (Argentina-Bolivia-Uruguay) where it was first domesticated. It is a monoecious, creeping, vine-like annual that features running stems to 12' long.
Cucurbita - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Cucurbita is a genus of annual, warm-season, vining plants in the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae) native to North and South America. It includes commonly cultivated vegetables (although botanical terms, they are fruit) such as summer and winter squashes, pumpkins, zucchini, and ornamental gourds.
Cucurbita maxima – Winter Squash - Gardenia
Native to subtropical areas of South America (Argentina-Bolivia-Uruguay), Cucurbita maxima is a long-vining plant, although some bush cultivars are now available. It produces pale to deep flowers during the summer that give way to fruits maturing in late summer to fall.
Cucurbita maxima - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Cucurbita maxima is well named, as its fruits are the largest of the plant kingdom, and new records for size are established every several years. Cucurbita maxima pumpkins exceeding 450 kg have been grown. Many of the small-fruited kinds are rated high in quality.
Demystifying Squash: Differences between Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita …
2023年6月27日 · Among the numerous squash varieties, three species stand out: Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita pepo, and Cucurbita maxima. Understanding the distinctions between these species can help you make informed choices when selecting, cooking, or growing squash.
Cucurbita maxima - Monaco Nature Encyclopedia
2018年2月28日 · Cucurbita maxima is an annual strong herbaceous plant native to tropical America © Giuseppe Mazza The Squash ( Cucurbita maxima Duchesne 1786) and the zucchini are native to tropical America (Mexico, Peru), where they were cultivated already some millennia BC in Mexico (Puebla and Oaxaca) and formed, with the maize and the beans, the basis of ...
Cucurbita Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
In this Gardener's HQ guide, we'll explore cultivating Cucurbita plants in your garden, indoor spaces, and other settings. Plant Characteristics: The Cucurbita genus includes a variety of squash and pumpkins known for their edible fruit and ornamental gourds.
Cucurbita maxima (giant pumpkin) | CABI Compendium - CABI …
2021年11月16日 · This datasheet on Cucurbita maxima covers Identity, Overview, Associated Diseases, Pests or Pathogens, Distribution, Hosts/Species Affected, Biology & Ecology, Uses, Management, Genetics and Breeding, Food Quality, Economics, Further Information.