Cucurbiteae

13, see text The Cucurbiteae are a tribe of the subfamily Cucurbitoideae, which is part of the flowering plant family Cucurbitaceae (gourds).

Species are usually monoecious herbaceous annuals or woody lianas.

[1] The tribe consists of 13 genera reported,[2] but a 2011 study based on genetics reported 11.

[1] Members of the genus Cucurbita produce economically valuable fruits, namely squashes and pumpkins.

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