Cucurbitaceae

Cucurbitaceae (Cucurbitaceae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 23 genuss with 45 known species. Key genus groups include Benincasa, Bryonia, Cayaponia, Cionosicys, Citrullus, and Coccinia. Among its members, 3 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Cucurbitales (Cucurbitales).