Cucurbita argyrosperma
Cucurbita argyrosperma C.Huber
Cucurbita argyrosperma, known as cushaw, kershaw, or silver-seed gourd, is a species of squash native to southern Mexico and cultivated in North and Central America. It is an annual herbaceous plant in the Cucurbitaceae family, valued for its edible flowers, shoots, fruits, and especially its seeds.
Description
Cucurbita argyrosperma is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family and was first described by C.Huber in 1867. It is primarily grown in its native range for its seeds, though its flowers, shoots, and fruits are also used. The plant is an annual herb and is commonly referred to by several names, including cushaw, kershaw, and silver-seed gourd.
Synonyms
Cucurbita argyrosperma var. callicarpaCucurbita argyrosperma var. palmeriCucurbita argyrosperma subsp. sororiaCucurbita argyrosperma var. stenospermaCucurbita cyanoperizonaCucurbita kellyanaCucurbita mixtaCucurbita mixta var. cyanoperizonaCucurbita mixta var. stenospermaCucurbita palmeriCucurbita pepo var. sororiaCucurbita sororiaCucurbita stenospermaCucurbita moschata var. argyrosperma
