Cucurbita moschata Duchesne commonly known as pumpkin is actually a monoecious, climbing vine which is found growing in hot and humid climates and well-drained soil which is rich in organic matters. It is a member of the Cucurbit family, which includes squash, cantaloupe, watermelon and cucumbers. Pumpkin plant nears both male and female flowers although male flowers appear first. Male flowers are borne straight off the vine while females have a small fruit swelling at the base near the stem. Normally pumpkin flowers are pentamerous, axillary, solitary, bright yellow or orangey yellow colored.

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