i think they are a member of the squash family... if that's even a food family... lol
Pumpkins are used for food (pies, desserts, toasted seeds), and as decorations, whether or not they are carved as at Halloween.
They belong to the fruit group scientifically but some people think that they are veggies.
Bears are omnivores, meaning they eat plants and animals. Pumpkins are good food for bears. Carved pumpkins smell and taste good to a bear.
Native Americans
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In the United States, apples, pumpkins, corn and squash.
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Yes, it is safe to feed pumpkins to pigs. Pumpkins are a nutritious food source for pigs and can provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber to their diet. Just make sure to cut the pumpkins into manageable pieces to prevent choking.
It was all a matter of commonality. There were tons of potatoes and turnips on hand after a harvest. They were commonly grown. Pumpkins were not as common, and were a more valuable food source.
They grew corn, sqaush, beans, and pumpkins.
I'm almost sure its kinda like an umbilical cord.... They get food through the stem. The stem is it's root.