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Cucurbita foetidissima H.B.K.
Buffalo gourd is a perennial that grows from a large tuberous root. It produces very long stems that trail along the ground for several yards, along which small, round gourds form. The roots, stems, and leaves were used for a variety of medicinal needs and the seeds were eaten.
This wild gord patch was found at my favorite eating place today. On the fence line near the lizard that I just posted.
Spotted on Nov 17, 2012
Submitted on Nov 18, 2012
5 Comments
Thank you joanbstanley. ")
It is possibly a buffalo gourd.
Thanks auntnance123 and kunzah. I'll check into that. And yes kunzah, I thought so too.
Pretty!
It looks rather like a variegated citron melon.