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Buffalo Gourd

Cucurbita foetidissima

Photo by ktcosmos
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Field Notes

Description:

Blue green sprawling foliage, like a squash, producing round gourds in summer. Gourds are said to be toxic.

Habitat:

Ditches, fields , Northern Arizona

Notes:

May be invasive perennial in some areas. Said to be of medicinal use but caution must be taken.

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