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The flowers are large, bright yellow, with soft, slightly wrinkled petals that overlap. The lower flower stalk is swollen, shaped… The flowers are large, bright yellow, with soft, slightly wrinkled petals that overlap. The lower flower stalk is swollen, shaped like a young squash – a clear characteristic of the female flower. The leaves are dark green, large, and have prominent veins – typical of the squash family. The plant is grown on a trellis, supported by bamboo poles – a common way of growing squash.