笋瓜(Cucurbita maxima Duch)是山东省普遍栽培的瓜类蔬菜之一。农家庭院、墙边地角都是种植笋瓜的好地方。笋瓜又名玉瓜、方瓜、拉美瓜等,它肉质细软,风味独特,营养丰富,是上乘的包水饺、烧汤的好材料。其种子还可作药材。山东省有着丰富的笋瓜资源, Cucurbita maxima Duch is one of the most widely cultivated melons in Shandong Province. Farm courtyard, corner of the wall are the best place to grow winter squash. Squash also known as jade melon, squash, melon and other Latin American melons, it is fleshy soft, unique flavor, nutrient-rich, is a package of dumplings, soup is a good material. Its seeds can also be used as herbs. Shandong Province has a wealth of winter squash resources,