Cucurbitaceae Cucurbita moschata (Duchesne ex Lam.) Duchesne ex Poir.
Crookneck Squash
Cocopa - Other, Hide Preparation
Use documented by:
Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1951, Yuman Indian Agriculture, Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, page 113
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Cucurbita moschata (Duchesne ex Lam.) Duchesne ex Poir.
Scientific name: Cucurbita moschata (Duchesne ex Lam.) Duchesne ex Poir.
USDA symbol: CUMO (
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Common names: Crookneck Squash
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Family (APG): Cucurbitaceae
Native American Tribe: Cocopa
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Hide Preparation
Notes: Seeds used to tan hides.
RECRD: 40278 id: 11659