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'''Fugu squash''' is a genetically engineered hybrid of the [[Fugu (nonfiction)|fugu fish]] and any of various types of squash. | '''Fugu squash''' is a genetically engineered hybrid of the [[Fugu (nonfiction)|fugu fish]] and any of various types of squash, developed as a quasi-vegetarian alternative to fully animal fugu. | ||
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File:I find your lack of Lightly-Furred Hobbit-Grown Zucchinis disturbing.jpg|link=Lightly-Furred Hobbit-Grown Zucchini|The '''[[Lightly-Furred Hobbit-Grown Zucchini]]''' is an ornamental variety of [[transdimensional corporation]], cultivated in the Shire for the vegetable sexual fetish trade. | |||
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== Fugu (nonfiction) == | |||
There is debate about the taxonomy of the genus, as the number of accepted species varies from 13 to 30. The five domesticated species are Cucurbita argyrosperma, C. ficifolia, C. maxima, C. moschata, and C. pepo. All of these can be treated as winter squash because the full-grown fruits can be stored for months; however, C. pepo includes some cultivars that are better used only as summer squash. | [[Fugu (nonfiction)]] - a pufferfish, normally of the genus ''Takifugu'', ''Lagocephalus'', or ''Sphoeroides'', or a porcupinefish of the genus ''Diodon'', or a dish prepared from these fish. | ||
Fugu can be lethally poisonous due to its [[Tetrodotoxin (nonfiction)|tetrodotoxin]]; therefore, it must be carefully prepared to remove toxic parts and to avoid contaminating the meat. | |||
== Cucurbita (nonfiction) == | |||
''Cucurbita'' (Latin for gourd) is a genus of herbaceous vines in the gourd family, ''Cucurbitaceae'', also known as cucurbits, native to the Andes and Mesoamerica. Five species are grown worldwide for their edible fruit, variously known as squash, pumpkin, or gourd depending on species, variety, and local parlance, and for their seeds. Other kinds of gourd, also called bottle-gourds, are native to Africa and belong to the genus ''Lagenaria'', which is in the same family and subfamily as ''Cucurbita'' but in a different tribe. These other gourds are used as utensils or vessels, and their young fruits are eaten much like those of ''Cucurbita'' species. | |||
Most ''Cucurbita'' species are herbaceous vines that grow several meters in length and have tendrils, but non-vining "bush" cultivars of ''C. pepo'' and ''C. maxima'' have also been developed. The yellow or orange flowers on a Cucurbita plant are of two types: female and male. The female flowers produce the fruit and the male flowers produce pollen. Many North and Central American species are visited by specialist bee pollinators, but other insects with more general feeding habits, such as honey bees, also visit. | |||
There is debate about the taxonomy of the genus, as the number of accepted species varies from 13 to 30. The five domesticated species are ''Cucurbita argyrosperma'', ''C. ficifolia'', ''C. maxima'', ''C. moschata'', and ''C. pepo''. All of these can be treated as winter squash because the full-grown fruits can be stored for months; however, ''C. pepo'' includes some cultivars that are better used only as summer squash. | |||
The fruits of the genus Cucurbita are good sources of nutrients, such as vitamin A and vitamin C, among other nutrients according to species. The fruits have many culinary uses including pumpkin pie, biscuits, bread, desserts, puddings, beverages, and soups. | The fruits of the genus Cucurbita are good sources of nutrients, such as vitamin A and vitamin C, among other nutrients according to species. The fruits have many culinary uses including pumpkin pie, biscuits, bread, desserts, puddings, beverages, and soups. | ||
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucurbita | == Fiction cross-reference == | ||
* [[Gnomon algorithm]] | |||
* [[Gnomon Chronicles]] | |||
== Nonfiction cross-reference == | |||
* [[Fugu (nonfiction)]] | |||
* [[Tetrodotoxin (nonfiction)]] | |||
== External links == | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucurbita Cucurbita] @ Wikipedia | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugu Fugu] @ Wikipedia | |||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/concellation/permalink/365811537799650 Comment] @ Facebook | |||
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[[Category:Vegetables (nonfiction)]] | |||
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[[Category:Food]] | |||
[[Category:Vegetables]] | [[Category:Vegetables]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:12, 17 November 2021
Fugu squash is a genetically engineered hybrid of the fugu fish and any of various types of squash, developed as a quasi-vegetarian alternative to fully animal fugu.
In the News
The Lightly-Furred Hobbit-Grown Zucchini is an ornamental variety of transdimensional corporation, cultivated in the Shire for the vegetable sexual fetish trade.
Fugu (nonfiction)
Fugu (nonfiction) - a pufferfish, normally of the genus Takifugu, Lagocephalus, or Sphoeroides, or a porcupinefish of the genus Diodon, or a dish prepared from these fish.
Fugu can be lethally poisonous due to its tetrodotoxin; therefore, it must be carefully prepared to remove toxic parts and to avoid contaminating the meat.
Cucurbita (nonfiction)
Cucurbita (Latin for gourd) is a genus of herbaceous vines in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, also known as cucurbits, native to the Andes and Mesoamerica. Five species are grown worldwide for their edible fruit, variously known as squash, pumpkin, or gourd depending on species, variety, and local parlance, and for their seeds. Other kinds of gourd, also called bottle-gourds, are native to Africa and belong to the genus Lagenaria, which is in the same family and subfamily as Cucurbita but in a different tribe. These other gourds are used as utensils or vessels, and their young fruits are eaten much like those of Cucurbita species.
Most Cucurbita species are herbaceous vines that grow several meters in length and have tendrils, but non-vining "bush" cultivars of C. pepo and C. maxima have also been developed. The yellow or orange flowers on a Cucurbita plant are of two types: female and male. The female flowers produce the fruit and the male flowers produce pollen. Many North and Central American species are visited by specialist bee pollinators, but other insects with more general feeding habits, such as honey bees, also visit.
There is debate about the taxonomy of the genus, as the number of accepted species varies from 13 to 30. The five domesticated species are Cucurbita argyrosperma, C. ficifolia, C. maxima, C. moschata, and C. pepo. All of these can be treated as winter squash because the full-grown fruits can be stored for months; however, C. pepo includes some cultivars that are better used only as summer squash.
The fruits of the genus Cucurbita are good sources of nutrients, such as vitamin A and vitamin C, among other nutrients according to species. The fruits have many culinary uses including pumpkin pie, biscuits, bread, desserts, puddings, beverages, and soups.