Pumpkins are nicknamed wogua, so they belong to the same species. Pumpkin is rich in a variety of nutrients, and dietary fiber can also help digestion and absorption in human stomach, which has certain medicinal value. There are many varieties of pumpkins, among which green pumpkins are cross-bred pumpkins. Green pumpkins are more compact in meat quality and crisper in taste than ordinary pumpkins.

Pumpkin and wogua are a kind of melon.

The nickname of pumpkin is Wogua, but the names in some areas are different. In addition to the nickname of Wogua, pumpkin also includes pumpkin, pumpkin and so on. Pumpkin is a vegetable introduced in Ming Dynasty, and its origin is in central America. Pumpkin is a species in Cucurbitaceae, and there are different varieties in China, the common one is green pumpkin.

Generally, green pumpkin is a new variety bred by crossing pumpkins, which is widely planted in Guangxi. Compared with ordinary pumpkin, green pumpkin is rich in vitamin C and glucose. Because it is a hybrid variety, it has high moisture content, compact pulp and crisp taste, and is suitable for stir-frying or making stuffing.

Ordinary pumpkin contains a lot of dietary fiber, which can promote human digestion and absorption, and also contains trace elements such as calcium, iron and carotene, which is helpful to human nutritional needs. The pectin in pumpkin accounts for a high proportion, and the sugar content is relatively large, and the taste is better. It is soft, glutinous and sweet, and it is suitable for cooking and making cakes or porridge soup.