Butternut squash

Scientific Name of Plant
Cucurbita moschata

Description
This native Amreican nut grows in New England and is also know as the white walnut. It has a rich, oily meat which is generally used in candies and baked goods. Because of the high oil content, butternuts become rancid quickly.

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