#cucurbita pepo

[raccaryusui]

駅に向かう途中の住宅で駐車場の脇の

鉢植えで咲いていた、

「ズッキーニ」の黄色い花。

カボチャ属。

別名：ペポカボチャ、

　　　キンシウリ(金糸瓜)。

学名：Cucurbita people

撮影：iPhone14 Pro Max

[barcelonavegana]

Calabacines

Imagen de Freepik

[whats-in-a-sentence]

Although it might at first seem counterintuitive that any portion of the root system should be impermeable to water, the older regions of the root must be sealed off if there is to be water uptake (and thus bulk flow of nutrients) from the regions of the root system that are actively exploring new areas in the soil (Figure 4.3).

"Plant Physiology and Development" int'l 6e - Taiz, L., Zeiger, E., Møller, I.M., Murphy, A.

[crudlynaturephotos]

[nonhapiupareti]

Seen on the street, this morning in town

[captaindomy]

Production and evaluation of new microbic strains on zucchini (Cucurbita pepo L.) plants and control of Powdery mildew and Cladosporiosis

Authors: Domenico Prisa 1, * and Giordano Menci 2 1 CREA Research Centre for Vegetable and Ornamental Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Via dei Fiori 8, 51012 Pescia, PT, and Italy. 2 Agrogen, Viale delle Fosse 16, Anagni (FR) 03012, Italy. Research Article GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 20(01), 338-348. Article DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2024.20.1.0275 DOI…

[quietachene]

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Thursday 31 October 2024

A display of autumnal pumpkins at the Royal Horticultural Society Garden Hyde Hall, Essex, showing the huge diversity of cultivars in Cucurbita pepo.

Jill Raggett

[botaniqueer]

New harvests!

- A pretty zucchini! This one is Cucurbita pepo ‘Pantheon F1’

- Capsicum pubescens! A lesser known species of pepper that grows around the Andes and are able to tolerate cooler and shadier conditions than other peppers. This one’s seed packet was labeled “Hairy Bolivian Pepper, red” I think? I also have another variety of C. pubescens called Brown Rocoto growing. I’ve been trying to grow this species for a while but kept botching them and this is the first time I’ve gotten ripe fruit! They’re apparently more temperamental than regular peppers starting out.

They’re also weird in that they have hard black seeds that other nightshades don’t commonly have! They’re also a little “meatier” in texture than other peppers. I took a small nibble of a raw one and my mouth definitely also burned quite a bit for the next 15 minutes or so. :P

[heaveninawildflower]

Pepo fructu parvo, Pyriformi. Cucurbita aspera Pyriformis, parva = Zucca = Citrouille. Pumpkin (1772 - 1793) by Giorgio Bonelli.

Published by Sumptibus Bouchard et Gravier.

Image and text information courtesy NYPL Digital Collection.

[katiajewelbox]

Halloween Countdown Day 4

The curse of the Toxic Squash!

My 2023 pumpkin harvest includes Winter Luxury pumpkins, Patty Pan squash (Cucurbita pepo), Autumn Crown (C. moschata), Crown Prince, Candy Roaster, Hubbard, Ute, Turban, and Uchiki Kuri (all C. maxima).

A pumpkin patch is a wholesome Halloween sight, but there is evil lurking in the domain of squash… Toxic Squash Syndrome! Squash can develop unusually high concentrations of a naturally occurring toxin called cucurbitacin E. This toxin is a tetracyclic terpene whose smell and taste repel insect and mammal pests.

If humans consume too much cucurbitacin, they can suffer excruciating symptoms like diarrhoea, vomiting, and hair loss over a period of several days. Fortunately, it is easy to detect the toxin before consuming an unknown squash. Simply lick the raw squash pieces after the fruit is cut up. If they taste bitter, do not eat! It is important not to eat the bitter squash because poisoning can result from a small amount.

Wild squash species have higher cucurbitacin E levels than domesticated squash. The eldritch ornamental squash with bizarre shapes and patterns found in fall home décor were bred for looks rather than culinary use, so they have the wild squash genetics for high cucurbitacin E production. Other types of toxin-loaded squash and gourds, such as Calabash and Colocynths, are sometimes grown for ornamental use. People may consume these unusual squash due to ignorance, or experimentation with traditional medicinal uses of these species.

Toxic squash syndrome can be prevented by only eating squash from reputable sources, such as supermarkets and home vegetable gardens where there is no chance of cross pollination with wild squash species. The progeny of ornamental and edible squash may look like edible squash, but they contain the dangerously high levels of cucurbitacin E. If the only squash in the local vicinity are edible domesticated squash varieties, the seeds should be safe to save and grow for next year’s harvest. However, bitter squash can be caused by harsh environmental stress so always taste before cooking. Make sure your Halloween pumpkin soup and pie is a treat not a nasty trick!

#katia_plantscientist #pumpkinpatch #toxic #squash

[raccaryusui]

駅に向かう途中の住宅で

駐車場にある植木鉢で咲いていた、

「ペポカボチャ」の黄色い花。

野菜のズッキーニの花です。

カボチャ属。

別名：キンシウリ(金糸瓜)。

学名：Cucurbita pepo

撮影：iPhone14 Pro Max

[barcelonavegana]

Calabacines

Imagen de rawpixel

[whats-in-a-sentence]

During the transition period, the tip exports sugar, while the base imports it from the other source leaves (Figure 11.19).

"Plant Physiology and Development" int'l 6e - Taiz, L., Zeiger, E., Møller, I.M., Murphy, A.

[crudlynaturephotos]

[tiredwitchplant]

Everything You Need to Know About Fruits and Veggies: Pumpkins

Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo)

*Culinary *Medical *Masculine *Samhain

Folks Names: Big Tom, Jack Be Little, Baby Boo, Autumn Gold, Jumpin’ Jack, Sweetie Pie, Pepon, Winter Squash

Planet: Moon

Element: Earth, Water

Deities: Selene, Nuit, Luna, Artemis, Sin, Inannur, Khonsu, Nicneven, Morrigan and Crom-Cruach

Abilities: Granting wishes, Love, Prosperity, Fertility, Protection, Banishment, Health

Characteristics: Part of the gourd family. Native to North America but are planted worldwide. They are annual plants with twining stems, lobed leaves, yellow flowers, and large orange fruit. Can be harvested in autumn.

History: The pumpkin has been much used as a medicine in Central and North America. The Maya applied the sap of the plant to burns, the Menominee used the seeds as a diuretic, and European settlers grounded and mixed the seeds with water, milk, or honey to make a remedy for worms. Is the symbol of harvest and used as a beloved jack-o-lantern to protect the hearth and home by scaring away trickster fairies, evil spirits, and other restless souls wandering the Earth.

How to Grow:

Is it easy to grow: Yes

Rating: Beginner/Moderate

Seeds Accessible: Yes

How to Grow Pumpkins

Video Guide

Where to Buy Seeds

Magical Properties:

On October 31st, illuminating a carved, hollowed out pumpkin with white candle inside of it will protect one from intrusive and pesky negative spirits.

Magical energy of pumpkins can transport you to the land of dreams where wishes come true

Can bring prosperity and attract positive vibrations

Can be used in full moon ritual because its shape resembles a full moon

You can use its seeds to cast magical circles. It will give you energy and feed the animals at the same time

Offering it on Samhain can help with bringing fertility and abundance

Medical Usage:

Is a great deworming agent, most effective in tapeworms

Pulp of the fruit used as a decoction can relieve intestinal inflammation

Has antioxidant and anticancer activity in the body

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