Question: is zucchini same as courgette?
Answer: The zucchini (/zuːˈkiːni/) or courgette (/kʊərˈʒɛt/) (Cucurbita pepo) is a summer squash, of Mesoamerican origin, which can reach nearly 1 metre (40 inches) in length, but is usually harvested when still immature at about 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 in).