It is also known as melon squash, pumpkin, Japanese pumpkin, golden pumpkin, summer squash, rice gourd, and Chinese pumpkin.Pumpkin belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, a one-year-old vine plant, with its wild ancestor originating from Mexico and Guatemala.Since it was introduced early on in China and widely cultivated for food, it is called "Chinese pumpkin".The saying.The flesh and seeds of pumpkin can be eaten, as well as the flowers.In China, pumpkins are both used as vegetables and to substitute grains, enjoying great popularity in rural areas.Recently, people have found that pumpkin not only can fill one's stomach but also has certain medicinal properties, making this rustic vegetable more acceptable.
