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Winter Squash
Squash: The fruits of various members of the gourd family, which fall into two classifications, summer squash and winter squash.
A variety of Asian squash that is popular in China and Japan, as well as many other countries. It is typically a larger variety squash that has a waxy dark green speckled skin that contains tiny prickly hairs.
A long stemmed spearhead-shaped, fleshy green leaf that provides a mild flavor as a salad green. Predominately grown in western North America, this green is also known as Cuban spinach or miner's lettuce and is used as a distinctive garnish for vegetable trays, in salads, an herb or an added complement to main dishes.