Zucchini: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	courgette

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Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo) on the vine

Baked ratatouille arranged in a circular pattern with sliced tomatoes, eggplant, and zucchini in a white scalloped casserole dish.

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Red and yellow cherry tomatoes, some forming a question mark, against a light blue background. (organic, fruits, vegetables)

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Chef tossing vegetables in a frying pan over a burner (skillet, food).

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