Cucurbita okeechobeensis
Indian Pumpkin, Marten Gourd
Other regional names: Okeechobee Gourd
- Okeechobee Gourd
Also known as: Pepo okeechobeensis Small
- Pepo okeechobeensis Small
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Cucurbita okeechobeensis (commonly known as Indian Pumpkin or Marten Gourd) is an annual belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Mexico, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Dominican Republic, Florida, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms