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No, pumpkin is in the gourd family along with the squashes, cucumbers and melons.
The nightshade family includes tomato, potato, tabacco, eggplant and, of course deadly nightshade itself (and many others) all of which contain solinin at least in the green parts, making these parts of the plants inedible. In some cases the entire plant is poisonous.
The gourd family has non-toxic green parts.
What else can I help you with?
Is pumpkin a vegetable?
Yes. The pumpkin is part of the squash family. The squash is in deed a vegetable
Is Maca a nightshade vegetable?
No, maca is not a nightshade vegetable. Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root vegetable native to the Andes mountains in Peru, and it belongs to the cruciferous family, related to vegetables like broccoli and kale. Nightshade vegetables, such as tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants, belong to the Solanaceae family. Thus, maca and nightshade vegetables are from entirely different plant families.
Is a pumpkin consider a fruit or vegetable?
Vegetable
Is a pumpkin a root vegetable?
No, a pumpkin is not a root vegetable. Instead, the pumpkin grows from a blossom on the pumpkin plant.
Is a pumpkin turnip broccoli or carrot not a vegetable?
A pumpkin is a fruit, not a vegetable.
What vegetable did the pilgrims think was poisonous?
potatoes
Is zuchini a nightshade vegetable?
No, zucchini is not a nightshade vegetable. Zucchini is classified as a summer squash and belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes other squashes and cucumbers. Nightshade vegetables, such as tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants, belong to the Solanaceae family. Therefore, zucchini does not share the same botanical classification as nightshades.
Does pumpkin contain starch?
It is the vegetable
What part of the vegetable is a pumpkin?
Botanically a pumpkin is a fruit that grows on a vine. It's considered a vegetable in the culinary sence.
What vegetable similar to a pumpkin?
Many squashes can be used interchangably with pumpkin.
Where is largest vegetable in the US?
Probably a pumpkin.
What is favorite vegetable of Prophet Muhammad?
pumpkin
