Latin Meaning: The name Clarissa is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Clarissa is: The Latinized form of the English Clarice, meaning famous. Famous bearer: Samuel Richardson's 18th century novel 'Clarissa Harlowe'.
All three species of squashes and pumpkins are native to the Western Hemisphere. C. maxima, represented now by such varieties as Hubbard, Delicious, Marblehead, Boston Marrow, and Turks Turban, apparently originated in northern Argentina near the Andes, or in certain Andean valleys.
There are two classifications of squash: summer and winter. Winter squash such as pumpkins are harder varieties known for their tough exterior. The skin on winter squash is not edible. Summer squash, like zucchini, are smaller and harvested while they are still soft. While squash is a fruit, it is usually cooked in ways similar to vegetables. A serving of squash can provide 10 percent of the recommended daily fiber intake. Squash helps lower cholesterol and improve lung health.