Coyote melon
Cucurbita palmata

Family: Cucurbitaceae

What it is like

A pumpkin family plant. It is a sprawling vine. The stems and leaves have stiff hairs. The leaves are dark green and have 5 long triangular shaped lobes. The flowers are yellow and 6-8 cm wide. They are stiff and curling. The fruit are round and 8-10 cm across. The fruit are bright yellow and can have white stripes.

There are 25 Cucurbita species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in hot arid regions.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cucurbita californica Torr. ex S. Watson;