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A pile of freshly harvested pumpkins and gourds in various shapes, with striped patterns in shades of yellow, orange, and green. Clusters of tuberous begonia flowers, Begonia x tuberhybrida, with ruffled red and pink blooms surrounded by green leaves. A green cucumber (Cucumis sativus) fruit growing on the vine next to a bright yellow blossom, surrounded by green leaves. Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo) on the vine A single green chayote fruit (Sechium edule) hangs from a vine, with a small yellow flower attached, set against a blurred outdoor background.
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Cucurbitales: References & Edit History

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  • Paul E. Berry
    Professor and Herbarium Director, Botany Department, University of Michigan.

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Cross-reference added. Mar 08, 2024
Media added. Jan 16, 2019
Added image of zucchini. Jun 30, 2010
Article revised and updated. Jun 27, 2008
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