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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

Flowers, Fruits, and Frass 2023

Squash and pumpkins piled in mums

Pumpkins, gourds, and squash, oh my!

In falls fading light, toothy grins glow from neighborhood porches filled with pumpkins, squash, and gourds, festively displayed. All members of one family (Cucurbitaceae), cucurbits (pumpkin, squash, and gourds) are very functional fruits. Not only are they flavorful; the source of food usually...
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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

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