👉 Talitropsis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia Minor. They are commonly known as "pumpkins," which are shaped like pumpkins, but with an unusual shape that makes them look like a plant rather than a fruit. The genus name, Talitropsis, is derived from Latin roots meaning "tall" or "large," while the species name, "Pumpkin," comes from the
