This list of gourds and squashes provides an alphabetical list of (mostly edible) varieties (cultivars) of the plant genusCucurbita, commonly called gourds, squashes, pumpkins and zucchinis/courgettes. Common names can differ by location. The varieties included below are members of the following species:
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