Causes of ALS. ALS is a somewhat diverse and decidedly mystifying disease. In more than nine out of every 10 cases diagnosed, no clear identifying cause of the disease is apparent, that is, patients lack an obvious genetic history, complete with affected family members.
1 Aristocrat - this variety features a waxy skin and is medium green in color. 2  Black Zucchini - very dark green skin and almost white flesh, very common variety of zucchini.  Zucchini Gadzukes - dark green with distinctive light green ridges, resembles a star when sliced crosswise, compact plant.
Zucchini is a traditional part of the cuisine of the Vento region of Italy, which is the area around Venice, one of the most important cities of Mediterranean Europe. Also a popular garden plant in the United States, zucchini offers fiber, potassium and vitamin A .