What type of vegetable is a pumpkin?

Pumpkin is a species of the genus Cucurbitaceae, also known as melon, squash, etc. It is widely cultivated throughout China and is one of the main vegetables for the supply of fresh vegetables in summer and autumn. The pumpkin flower is a parthenocarpic flower, the monoecious plant is heterogeneous, and the sex type has plasticity. The cultivation of pumpkin varieties in China has developed rapidly from conventional varieties to hybrids, and hybrids have significant advantages. Originating from Mexico to Central America, it is widely cultivated all over the world.