Pepo (U. S. P.)—Pumpkin Seed.
Botanical name:
Classic texts: King's 1898.
Cucurbita pepo ssp. ovifera (L.) Decker.
Engl.: acorn squash, fordhook squash, ornamental gourd, pattypan squash, scallop squash, straightneck squash.
Bot. syn.: Cucurbita melopepo L., Cucurbita pepo var. melopepo (L.) Harz.
Classic texts: King's 1898.
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