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Ozark melon

Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo var. ozarkana

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

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Ozark Melon (Cucurbita pepo var. ozarkana)

The Ozark Melon, scientifically known as Cucurbita pepo var. ozarkana, is a variety of squash. It is also known by the common names field pumpkin and Texas gd.

Considerations for Children

  • Cherokee Indians used to give Ozark Melon seeds to children as a method of controlling bedwetting.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo L. var. ozarkana D. Decker
  • Family: Cucurbitaceae
  • Rank: Variety
  • Synonyms: Field pumpkin, Texas gd

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Ozark Melon is associated with the Ozark region.
  • It is also mentioned as growing wild in central and North Texas.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The Ozark Melon has a vine growth habit and is classified as a forb/herb.

Quirky Facts

  • Cherokee Indians traditionally used Ozark Melon seeds to help children control bedwetting. The text suggests that this was to empty the bladder