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Acorn Squash
Cucurbita pepo · Cucurbitaceae
How it looks
Acorn Squash is a hard squash shaped like an acorn or helmet, with deep-green and orange striping. It grows on a vine with large, coarse, palm-shaped leaves and bears large yellow bell-shaped flowers. It is common as a fall and winter squash.
Acorn Squash is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Cucurbita pepo
- Common name
- Acorn Squash
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
Also known as
Related plants
Same plant family· Cucurbitaceae
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