where are pumpkins native to

Pumpkins are native to North America. Early domestication occurred in regions that are today part of Mexico and the southeastern United States, with archaeological evidence pointing to cultivation starting several thousand years ago. From there, pumpkins spread across the Americas and eventually to other parts of the world through trade and exploration. In common usage, the pumpkin is most closely associated with North American origins, though its broader Cucurbita family has a more varied continental history.