Cucurbita moschata - Wikipedia
Cucurbita moschata is a species originating in either Central America or northern South America. [2] It includes cultivars known as squash or pumpkin. C. moschata cultivars are generally more tolerant of hot, humid weather than cultivars of C. maxima or C. pepo.
Cucurbita moschata - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant ...
Butternut squash is a warm-season annual vegetable vine in the Cucurbitaceae (cucumber) family that trails along the ground or climbs up structures using tendrils. Cucurbita is Latin for gourd and moschata is Latin for musky.
Cucurbita moschata – Winter Squash - Gardenia
Cucurbita moschata is a species of winter squash in the Cucurbitaceae plant family, alongside melons, spaghetti squash, and cucumbers. The most popular varieties of squash belong to one of these three species: Cucurbita pepo, C. moschata, and C. maxima. What is Winter Squash?
Cucurbita moschata - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Cucurbita moschata is a squash native to Central America and northern South America where it was first domesticated. It is a monoecious, creeping, vine-like annual that trails along the ground or climbs by tendrils.
Demystifying Squash: Differences between Cucurbita moschata ...
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.
Butternut squash - Wikipedia
Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata), known in Australia and New Zealand as butternut pumpkin or gramma, [1] is a type of winter squash that grows on a vine. It has a sweet, nutty taste similar to that of a pumpkin. It has tan-yellow skin and orange fleshy pulp with a compartment of seeds in the blossom end.
How to Grow & Care for Butternut Squash - The Spruce
2024年3月5日 · Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a winter squash that's easy to grow from seed or seedlings. Learn how to grow it and know when it's ripe.
Physicochemical, nutritional and functional properties of
Cucurbita moschata is widely planted in most parts of the world, and is rich in carotenoids, vitamins, dietary fiber, minerals, and phenolic compounds. It also has important medicinal value.