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.
Here is a list of some of the more common varieties, along with fruit and plant descriptions. 1  Aristocrat - this variety features a waxy skin and is medium green in color.  Black Zucchini - very dark green skin and almost white flesh, very common variety of zucchini.
National Zucchini Day. Itâs National Zucchini Day! Today we celebrate this versatile green vegetable and all the delicious dishes we can make with it. The common zucchini is a close relative of the cucumber and the melon. It is a type of squash that comes from Italy. In fact, the name âzucchiniâ comes from the word âzucchino,â which means âsmall squashâ in Italian.