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Cucurbita foetidissima, commonly known as stinking pumpkin or skunk squash, is a perennial vine native to central and southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. Cucurbita foetidissima (Latin: Cucurbita foetidissima) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cucurbita foetidissima is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cucurbita foetidissima is a member native to ARI, ARK, CAL, COL, IOW, and KAN. Cucurbita foetidissima thrives in full to partial sun and prefers well-draining soil with a pH between 7 and 8.8.
Cucurbita foetidissima grows best in USDA zone 9-11, full sun, partial sun/shade light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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