The north melon called by Hebei people is a kind of pumpkin, also called zucchini, and its scientific name is bamboo shoot melon.

The skin of Beigua is light green, with a small melon shape and a small bending phenomenon, which is mainly distributed in Henan, Hebei, Shandong and other regions. Beigua is a common vegetable, and its name is related to its original cultivation in the northern region centered on Beijing.

The pumpkin is small in shape, also known as peach pumpkin. It contains more starch, protein, carotene, vitamin B, vitamin C, calcium and phosphorus, and has the effects of moistening lung and relieving asthma.