winter squash
Cucurbitaceae

winter squash

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne var. turbaniformis Alef.

Indigenous Names: wagmú
Habitat: Not specified
Seasonality: Not specified
Status: Native

Traditional Food Use

Lakota

is still used in soups and stews The seeds were ground into flour and made into mush or cakes.

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: leaf, seed, stem