Question

What is zucchini a type of?

Answer 1

Zucchini, (Cucurbita pepo), also called courgette, variety of summer squash in the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), grown for its edible fruits. Zucchinis are common in home gardens and supermarkets, and the young fruits are cooked as a vegetable.

Answer 2

Zucchini is also as called courgette is a variety of summer squash in the gourd family  .The fruit is a type of berry known as a pepo and is usually harvested before the rind hardens.