Cucurbita ficifolia is an annual vine plant grown for its edible seeds and fruits.

English names for the plant are:
chilacayote, chiverre, fig-leaved gourd, malabar gourd or squash, shark fin melon

Spanish names:
alcayota, ayote, chilacayote

The most important use of Cucurbita ficifolia is for its fat- and protein-rich seeds. They are used along with honey to make palanquetas, a dessert. The second most important use is for its fruit. The white flesh of this very robust pumpkin is used for making jams and other sweets (i.e. for the once so famous French angels-hair marmalade).

Chilacayote (Cucurbita ficifolia) Seeds