Cucurbita (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Cucurbitaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cucurbita is a type genus of the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes various species of pumpkins and squash.
- The genus Cucurbita comprises many domesticated and wild species that are widely cultivated around the world.
- Several species within the Cucurbita genus have been selectively bred for desirable traits, resulting in a wide variety of cultivars.
- Gourds and other ornamental types of squash are often classified within the Cucurbita genus based on their morphological characteristics.
- The Cucurbita genus has a remarkable capacity for hybridization, resulting in many diverse forms and uses among its member species.