Tags: Cultivar (Cultivated Variety).
The zucchini or courgette is a summer squash which can reach nearly a meter in length but which is usually harvested at half that size or less. Along with certain other squashes and pumpkins it belongs to the species Cucurbita pepo. Zucchini can be dark or light green. A related hybrid the golden zucchini is a deep yellow or orange color.In a culinary context the zucchini is treated as a vegetable which means it is usually cooked and presented as a savory dish or accompaniment.
