Beigua and pumpkin are completely different in shape. The shape is similar to that of zucchini, but it is longer and generally bends into a U-shape. Generally, the color is green, and the ripe ones are rarely yellow, which tastes very similar to pumpkin.

Cucurbita pepo is an annual creeping herb of Cucurbitaceae. The stems have translucent rough hairs. Tendrils bifurcate. Leaves papery, triangular or ovoid. Flowers monoecious, solitary, yellow. The shape of fruit varies with varieties, and the seeds are white.

Cucurbita moschata also belongs to Cucurbitaceae. Shandong area is called hanging melon, and northeast area is called pumpkin. Edible, there are two kinds of orange and cyan, the shape is oblate or irregular gourd shape, the immature fruit has crisp skin and dense meat, which can be used as side dishes and stuffing, and the mature fruit has sweet noodles and porridge.