Golden Moon Squash

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Common Names

Golden Moon Squash / Vajotemt Kopio (Waejir)

Classification

Flowering Fruit Vine

Description

A cultivated squash vine with large yellow trumpet shaped flowers. The fruit of this plant grow into large one metre diameter rich yellow hard-rind spheres with a slightly mottled texture. They have a rich distinctive flavour and are a common symbol of the autumnal harvest.

Ecology

Rarity

Distribution

Life Cycle

Uses

Cultivation

Culinary

• Gourds - The fruit produced by this vine store well and are a staple crop in many regions.

Medicinal

Other

History

Cultural

Religious