Volunteer squash grew up in an out-of-the-way part of the garden. Its got one pretty-looking fruit of decent size.
I am wondering what species it is- a pepo or a maxima. Any thoughts? Below are pictures. The flowers have an unusual sort of nectar-well that insects crawl into.
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Flower structure
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Stem
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Half ripe fruit
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Vine leaves
Weeds are just plants with enough surplus will to live to withstand normal levels of gardening!--Alexandra Petri