Telfairia occidentalis (Fluted Pumpkin) - Image 6

Botanical name: Telfairia occidentalis

Common names: Fluted Pumpkin, Oysternut, Ugu

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Origin: Africa

Vine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterPink flowersEdible plant
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