Cucurbita pepo is a species of squash that is widely cultivated for its edible fruits. It is a trailing, annual herbaceous plant that can grow up to 2-3 meters in length. The plant has a hairy stem, large leaves, and yellow flowers. The fruit of the plant is a pepo, which is a type of berry with a hard outer rind and fleshy interior. The fruit is commonly known as a pumpkin, but it can also be a zucchini, acorn squash, or spaghetti squash depending on the cultivar.