Cucurbita melopepo
Cucurbita melopepo
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northeast | United States | AL, AR, KY, LA, MO, MS, OK, TX
iNaturalist: © grinnin (iNaturalist #179483625)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus:
- Cucurbita
- Species:
- Cucurbita melopepo
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm soil (21-35°C) without pretreatment.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash