pumpkin

Description of Pumpkin The Pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.) is a versatile plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. While most people recognize it for its large, orange fruits, pumpkins are much more than their appearance suggests. Native to North America, pumpkins have been cultivated for thousands of years and are now grown worldwide. They thrive in warm climates and require rich soil and plenty of sunlight to produce their iconic fruits....