Cucurbita sp.
Gourd, field pumpkin, squash, Squash
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Family: Cucurbitaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Cucurbita sp. (Gourd) is a non-native California perennial in the Cucurbitaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Cucumis: Cucurbita has flowers with fused tube over 3cm long; Cucumis flowers are shallower with shorter tubes.; vs Datura: Cucurbita has yellow-orange trumpet flowers and vines; Datura has white-purple trumpets and upright growth.; vs Citrullus: Cucurbita emerges from large tuber-like roots; Citrullus is annual from seed without tuber.; vs Marah: Cucurbita has large yellow trumpet flowers; Marah has small white star-shaped flowers.; vs Agnorhiza: Cucurbita has trumpet-shaped flowers; Agnorhiza has daisy-like composite flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cucurbita sp. native to California?
No. Cucurbita sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Cucurbita sp. belong to?
Cucurbita sp. is in the Cucurbitaceae family, genus Cucurbita.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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