Cucurbita melopepo subsp. melopepo
Acorn Squash, Crookneck Squash
Other regional names: Scallop Squash +3 more
- Scallop Squash
- Spaghetti Squash
- Straight Squash
- Summer Squash
Also known as: Cucurbita melopepo var. aurantiiformis Nois. +19 more
- Cucurbita melopepo var. aurantiiformis Nois.
- Cucurbita melopepo var. caseolaris M.Roem.
- Cucurbita melopepo var. clypeatus Nois.
- Cucurbita melopepo var. corona-imperialis M.Roem.
- Cucurbita melopepo var. fungiformis M.Roem.
- Cucurbita melopepo var. mitriformis M.Roem.
- Cucurbita melopepo var. pileiformis M.Roem.
- Cucurbita melopepo var. pyriformis Nois.
- Cucurbita melopepo var. radiatus Nois.
- Cucurbita melopepo var. verrucosus Nois.
- Cucurbita ovifera L.
- Cucurbita pepo subsp. ovifera (L.) D.S.Decker
- Cucurbita pepo var. caseolaris (M.Roem.) Alef.
- Cucurbita pepo var. fungiformis (M.Roem.) Alef.
- Cucurbita pepo var. melopepo (L.) Harz
- Cucurbita pepo var. melopepo (L.) Tod.
- Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera (L.) Alef.
- Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera (L.) Harz
- Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera (L.) Tod.
- Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera (Linnaeus, 1767) Linnaeus, 1753
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling annual.
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Cucurbita melopepo subsp. melopepo (commonly known as Acorn Squash or Crookneck Squash) is a scrambling plant within the Cucurbitaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Cucurbita melopepo, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, West Virginia
Base Species & Variations