Buffalo gourd
Cucurbita foetidissima
A drought-tolerant perennial vine native to North America, historically used for its starchy roots and oil-rich seeds.
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Temperature
20-30°C (absolute 5-35°C)
Rainfall
400-600mm (absolute 250-1000mm)
Soil pH
6-7 (absolute 5.5-8.5)
Soil types
Sandy, well-drained soils.