Cucurbita moschata: Butternut, Honeynut, Musquee de Provence, Long Island Cheese, and Black Futsu Squash Cucurbita moschata are medium on the sturdiness scale as far as winter squashes go — all of ...

For some, pumpkins conjure carved Halloween decorations, but for many people around the world, these gourds provide nutrition. Scientists have sequenced the genomes of two important pumpkin species, ...

Plant Science Professors Li Li and Micheal Mazourek weigh in on the science behind fall’s colorful pumpkins. From jack-o’-lanterns to pumpkin spiced lattes to pumpkin pie, there is no doubt that a ...

Seminole pumpkin and tropical calabaza are two types of subtropical pumpkins that thrive in hot, humid climates like Southwest Florida. These pumpkins are the same species, Cucurbita moschata, and ...

Butternut squash contains essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It adds flavor to meals while being low in calories and high in fiber. Butternut squash, or Cucurbita moschata, is an ...

Common name: Seminole pumpkin; hanging pumpkin. Latin name:Cucurbita moschata. Planting months: March-April; early August. Cold tolerance: Not cold hardy. Light requirements: Full sun (best), light ...

There are around 150 varieties of pumpkins from around the globe, ranging from classic orange 'Howden Field' and 'Jack-o-Lantern' pumpkins that are great for carving to unique cultivars with unusual ...

Pumpkins are favorites for being used in fall decorations, Halloween jack-o'-lanterns, and the famous Thanksgiving pie. But underneath their happy, often bumpy outside is a complex botanical identity.