These are 16 types of winter squash you're most likely to encounter ... might look like pumpkin, but it has thin white lines running along the skin from stem to base. This squash can be used ...

The popularity of winter squash varieties varies based on regional preferences ... That’s probably why it is usually tricolored: white and dark green stripes on top of its orange skin.

Gourds generally have a skin similar to winter squash and though they're often ornamental, some varieties are edible. F&W's guide to squash and gourds gives you the best chef-inspired recipes ...