Desert Pumpkin

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Cucurbita Palmata

Description Cucurbita palmata, commonly known as the desert pumpkin, is a unique species of pumpkin that is native to the Sonoran and Mojave deserts in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes other popular garden plants such as watermelons, cucumbers, and squash. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…