squash vine
Pumpkin's trailing stem
A squash vine is the climbing or trailing stem of any squash plant, characterized by large leaves, tendrils, and yellow flowers.
The vines spread aggressively across garden beds, often covering considerable ground: The squash vines have taken over half the vegetable patch.
Squash vine borer is a common pest that tunnels into the stems.
- gourdHard-shelled decorative fruit
- tendrilCoiling plant appendage
- pumpkinLarge orange autumn gourd
- zucchiniElongated green summer squash
- gardenCultivated plant area
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