Pumpkin flowers

Pumpkin flowers are bright yellow or orange blossoms that grow on pumpkin plants (Cucurbita pepo). They have a trumpet-like shape with five distinct lobes and are either male or female:

Male flowers are more common and appear first on the plant. They have a long, slender stem and produce pollen.

Female flowers have a shorter stem and a swollen base (the ovary), which will develop into a pumpkin if pollinated.

Both types of pumpkin flowers are edible and often used in various culinary dishes. They have a mild, slightly sweet flavor and are popular in recipes like stuffed pumpkin flowers, tempura, and salads. They are also rich in vitamins A and C, making them a nutritious addition to meals.

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Camera used	Smartphone
Lens	Cell phone camera
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Focal length	MM
Photograph	pumpkin flower
Location	Meherpur, Bangladesh
Photographer	@najidulislam

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Link to original	community
Link	https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/249849961

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Latitude	Longitude	Map
23.84344	88.80606	https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=11/23.8221/88.7462