Buffalo Gourd
NameBuffalo Gourd
Species NameCucurbita foetidissima
Common NameBuffalo Gourd
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, vining growth
Foliage Typelarge leaves
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant yellow flower, striped immature fruit, and large, dusty green leaves with a vining growth habit.
Description
This specimen of Buffalo Gourd features large, lobed, dusty green leaves, a bright yellow flower, and a small, striped green fruit. It is a vining plant growing directly in the soil, characteristic of its natural habitat.
