Calabaza

Calabaza is the generic name in the Spanish language for any type of winter squash.

[1][2][3] Calabaza is the common name for Cucurbita moschata in Cuba, Florida, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Philippines (where it is also spelled kalabasa).

[4] The French term calebasse, and hence the English "calabash", is based on the older Spanish.

[7][8][9] In North America, the Spanish word calabaza may refer to any of several species of squash of the genus Cucurbita.

The skin color typically varies from dark green to light yellow.

[citation needed] Under Spanish colonial influence, C. moschata became established in the Philippines and is a staple vegetable used in a variety of dishes.