Cucurbita pepo is also known as Cucurbita pepo. Cucurbitaceae is an annual climbing herb, which is a variety of wax gourd. Chieh-gua is native to southern China, and is suitable for growing in places with high temperature and strong light. It has a long history of cultivation in various parts of Lingnan, with a large cultivation area. The root system of Cucurbita pepo is stronger, but weaker than that of pumpkin. The stem is creeping, with five edges, and the axillary buds of the stem nodes will have lateral vines, so the branches are strong.

Cucurbita pepo is also called Maogua. Cucurbitaceae is an annual climbing herb, which is a variety of wax gourd. Chieh-gua is native to southern China, and is suitable for growing in places with high temperature and strong light. It has a long history of cultivation in various parts of Lingnan, with a large cultivation area. The root system of Cucurbita pepo is stronger, but weaker than that of pumpkin. The stem is creeping, with five edges, and the axillary buds of the stem nodes will have lateral vines, so the branches are strong.