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Buffalo Gourd

Cucurbita foetidissima

Photo by Graham Monroe
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A large, spreading vine with triangular angled leaves and yellow flowers, as well as small green-striped fruits.

Habitat:

Sandy soil inhabited by chamisa and cactus.

Notes:

This plant gives off a strong odor.

Reference Links:

Cucurbita foetidissima, Cucurbita foetidissima

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