Any of various mostly climbing or trailing plants of the family Cucurbitaceae, which includes the squash, pumpkin, cucumber, gourd, watermelon, and cantaloupe.

• 葫芦科植物任一种葫芦科的多数为攀缘或蔓生植物，包括有南瓜属植物、西葫芦、黄瓜、葫芦、西瓜和甜瓜