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Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbita Species, Bitter Squash, Finger Leaf Gourd
Cucurbitadigitata
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Family
Cucurbitaceae
(koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cucurbita
(koo-KER-bih-ta)
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Species
digitata
(dig-ee-TAH-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Unknown - Tell us
Height
Unknown - Tell us
Spacing
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
May be a noxious weed or
invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Hereford, Arizona
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