Cucurbita - pepo
 
Squash, Table queen - (South American origin) Set the standard for Acorn squash; started the rage for small individual fall squashes. Domesticated by Native North Americans from primitive indigenous forms. Introduced by the Iowa Seed Company of Des Moines, Iowa in 1913. Petite (1 pound), furrowed, soft shelled, high quality fruits with sweet orange flesh. Excellent for baking