Cucurbita fruits including pumpkins and marrows are celebrated in festivals in countries such as Argentina, Bolivia, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States.ther kinds of gourd, also called bottle-gourds, are native to Africa and belong to the genus Lagenaria, which is in the same family and subfamily as Cucurbita but in a different tribe. These other gourds are used as utensils or vessels, and their young fruits are eaten much like those of Cucurbita species.
Phishâs Jon Fishman May Be Retiring His Side Project, Touchpants. Posted by on Thursday March 31st, 2016. While all of the members of Phish remain active with side projects during the bandâs down time, none are as raucous as that of Jon Fishmanâs band, Touchpants.
Braves' Chipper Jones to retire after 2012 season. Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones made it official on Thursday, announcing he will retire after the 2012 season. Jones, who turns 40 next month, said he hopes to remain with the Braves organization in some capacity after this season. Jones, who was the No. 1 selection in the 1990 draft, has played his entire 18-year career in the Braves organization, the longest such stint for an active player. GALLERY: Chipper Jones.