American Pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family and is known by the common name American Pumpkin. The species includes a range of cultivated forms, with the subspecies Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo being the most widespread and referring to summer squash. The species is documented in various regions, including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and others. The taxonomic history of Cucurbita pepo includes discussions regarding its type specimen and nomenclatural proposals, with Herb. Burser XVII: 103 (UPS) designated as the type. The species was reviewed in the context of Linnaean plant names, with related proposals eventually deemed unnecessary by the General Committee.