Cucurbita foetidissima Spring Ephemerals This vigorous 2002 introduction from

This vigorous 2002 introduction from hybridizer T

which translates to "flock of sparrows"

thought to predate Christopher Columbus and for those who passed history classes

with dusty blue evergreen foliage

Since it has a woody trunk

Cucurbita foetidissima Spring Ephemerals This vigorous 2002 introduction fromWhat if we told you there is a native gourd that's wonderfully ornamental, easy to grow, and perennial north to Zone 4? May we introduce you to the buffalo gourd? Native to deserts from Canada south to New Mexico, this amazing plant forms a 25' wide vine adorned with 1' long, hastate, sandpapery, glaucous leaves and an abundance of huge 4" wide, yellow orange, chalice shaped flowers that open in early morning. If the flowers are pollinated you'll also