Pumpkin is an annual creeping herb, its stems often take root at nodes, its petioles are stout, and its leaves are broadly oval or ovoid.
The quality is slightly soft, the veins are raised, the tendrils are slightly thick, monoecious, the fruit stalks are thick, with edges and grooves, which varies with varieties. There are often several longitudinal grooves or none outside, and most seeds are oval or oblong. They like cool and humid climate and are easy to cultivate.
It originated from Mexico to Central America, and was widely cultivated all over the world. It was introduced to China in the Ming Dynasty, and now it is widely cultivated in the north and south.