The humble butternut squash is my go-to for a true autumn soup.

Research into Cucurbita species has revealed significant genetic diversity that underpins a wide range of morphological traits. This diversity, shaped by thousands of years of domestication and ...

Labu kuning [Cucurbita moschata] merupakan tanaman merambat keluarga Cucurbitaceae. Di berbagai daerah Indonesia, labu kuning memiliki sebutan labu parang [Melayu] dan waluh [Jawa Tengah].

It took thousands of years, but the pumpkin went from one squash among many to American icon. Ludwig Eibl/Wikimedia Commons With its spice-infused creamy, orange filling and crisp crust, there’s ...

Recently I attended "Old Stories and New Discoveries," a conference put on by the Aucilla Research Institute about the archaeological findings in North Florida. One presentation in particular piqued ...

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 ...

India (Himalayan region): sliced chips [sic] are sun-dried and stored for emergency winter use. Malawi: reported eaten as a famine food.

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.