Cucurbitaceae FAMILY
Cucurbita argyrosperma
Cucurbita argyrosperma
Edibility
4/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
The sprouting seed produces a toxic substance in its embryo[ 65 Title A Colour Atlas of Poisonous Plants. Publication Author Frohne. D. and Pfänder. J. Publisher Wolfe Year 1984 ISBN 0723408394 Description Brilliant. Goes into technical details but in a very readable way. The best work on the subject that I've come across so far. ].
Botanical Description
Cucurbita argyrosperma is a vigorous, annual climbing plant that produces long, vigorous stems that tend to sprawl over the ground though can support themselves by means of tendrils. A frost-tender annual plant, it has long been cultivated for its edible fruit especially in warmer temperate and tropical areas.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate; tropical
Native RangeC. America? Origin is uncertain.
HabitatNot known in the wild[ 135 Title The Plantsman. Vol.8. 1986 - 1987. Publication Author ? Publisher Royal Horticultural Society Year 1986 ISBN - Description Excerpts from the periodical giving cultivation details and other notes on some of the useful plants including some Cucurbitaceae. ].