SUMMER SQUASH has soft, edible skin. Grown on short vines (or no vines at all).
On the other hand, WINTER SQUASH grows on a vine and has hard skin/rind. They're called "winter" squash because the harvested squash lasts longer and stores well throughout winter.
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