Coloquinte Mix Pumpkin

Inedible decorative species are also sold under the name of "coloquint". These are actually a multitude of varieties selected for their extravagant shapes and contrasting colors.

They belong most often to the squash species Cucurbita pepo and Cucurbita argyrosperma, or gourds Lagenaria siceraria.

Beeswax is often used to preserve the coloquintes, especially as decorative elements. Small ornamental coloquintes can.