Cucurbitaceae — family size?
Over 800 species in 130 genera
Cucurbitaceae — number of species?
Over 800 species in ~130 genera
Fruits — characteristics?
Pepo, variable size, shape, color, juicy or dry
Fruits — type and characteristics?
Fleshy pepos, variable shape, size, color
Main genera — examples?
Cucumis, Cucurbita, Citrullus, Lagenaria, Momordica
Flower pollination — main agents?
Primarily insect pollinators
Major genera — examples?
Uucumis, Cucurbita, Citrullus, Lagenaria, Momordica
Light influence — flower sex?
Long days → male; short days → female
Growth habit — key features?
Climbing/trailing vines with tendrils
Seed features — size and contents?
10–22mm, contain oils, minerals
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