Pumpkin flower is one of the most popular vegetable flowers in Bangladesh. It looks very attractive and bright yellow in color. This flower usually blooms with the pumpkin plant during winter and monsoon season and spreads through the branches of the tree.
Pumpkin flowers are bell shaped. The petals are wide and hollow, giving the flower a large shape. Mainly yellow in color but in some cases bright orange. Pumpkin flowers have a mild sweet scent that attracts bees and other insects for pollination. Pumpkin flowers are edible and rich in nutrients.
Helps maintain good eyesight and boost immunity. Improves bone and red blood cells. Protects body cells from harmful free radicals. Uses as food Pumpkin flowers are cooked in various ways. Especially in the list of Bengali dishes, it has a special place. A variety of fritters or bara are prepared with pumpkin flowers. It can be mashed and fried or mixed with other spices. Pumpkin flowers have natural medicinal properties. It helps in digestion and helps in reducing various inflammations in the body.