Sunday, September 28, 2008

Pumpkin Fun Facts

Pumpkin (pepon) is a Greek word for “large melon”.
Pumpkins are a fruit.
Pumpkins are a type of squash. They are members of Cucurbita family (cucumbers, zucchini, etc.).
Pumpkins contain potassium and Vitamin A.
Pumpkins are grown on 6 of the 7 continents (not on Antarctica).
Pumpkin flowers are edible.
Pumpkins are 90% water.
Sources: www.cobbranch.com/Pumpkin%20Patch/pumpkinpatch_facts.php; www.pumpkin-patch.com/facts.html

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