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Zucchini: Media

plant and vegetable, Cucurbita pepo variety

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Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo) on the vine
Fruits measuring about 15 cm (6 inches) in length and about 2.5–5 cm (1–2 inches)...
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Zucchini features prominently in ratatouille
Along with zucchini, this French vegetable stew usually contains other late summer...
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summer squash
Yellow squash and zucchini in a farmers' market. Both are considered summer squashes...
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