What do Pumpkins and Watermelon Have in Common?They are both cucurbits: squash, pumpkin, zucchini, some gourds The Cucurbitaceae, also called cucurbits and the gourd family, are a plant family consisting of about 965 species in around 95 genera.  Other Plant Families Scientific name: Amaryllidaceae Common name: Aamaryllis family Onions, leeks, chives, garlic, shallots Scientific name: Apiaceae Common name: Carrot family Carrot, parsnip, celery, fennel, parsley, celeriac Scientific name: Asteraceae Common name: Sunflower family Endive, artichoke, lettuce, celtuce, sunflower, salsify, dandelion, chicory, radicchio Scientific name: Brassicaceae Common name: Mustard family Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, radish, rutabaga, turnip, watercress Scientific name: Chenopodiaceae Common name: Goosefoot family Beet, chard, spinach, amaranth, quinoa Scientific name: Cucurbitaceae Common name: Gourd family Cucumber, melon, pumpkin, squash, watermelon, summer squash, zucchini, gourd Scientific name: Fabaceae Common name: Pea family Bean, Peanut, Pea, lentil, soybean, alfalfa, cowpea Scientific name: Pocaceae Common name: Grass family Corn, millet, rice, barley, wheat, rye, oats, sorghum Scientific name: Polygonaceae Common name: Knotweed family Buckwheat, rhubarb Scientific name: Solanaceae Common name: Nightshade family Eggplant, pepper, potato, tomato, tomatillo, tobacco Xylem and PhloemStrawberryRose family (Rosaceae)
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