Cucurbita

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A genus of herbaceous vegetables in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae native to the Andes and Mesoamerica. Used by Native Americans to treat intestinal worms and urinary ailments. Aka cucurbits, cucurbi, squash, pumpkin, gourd.

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