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Courgette
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Courgette is the British and broader European name for the same young green elongated summer squash Americans call zucchini—typically harvested smaller and more slender in classic market preference. Flavour is mild; skin is soft dark or mid green. The word signals culinary context more than a single seed line. Slice into ratatouille, grill ribbons, or stuff. UK recipes saying courgette mean this class. Flowers sold as courgette flowers follow the same plants.
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French and Italian young marrow culture evolved into named courgette use.
Courgette entered British gardens as a refined small marrow.
Courgettes became everyday UK supermarket summer squash.
Courgette remained the standard UK term and product class for green zucchini-type fruit.