The Cucurbitaceae, also called cucurbits or the gourd family, are a plant family consisting of about 965 species in around 95 genera. Those most important to humans are the following:Cucurbita – squash, pumpkin, zucchini or courgette, some gourds
Lagenaria – calabash, and others that are inedible
Citrullus – watermelon and others
Cucumis – cucumber, various melons and vines
Momordica – bitter melon
Luffa – the common name is also luffa, sometimes spelled loofah
Cyclanthera – Caigua