Pattypan squash

Pattypan squash
White pattypan squash
SpeciesCucurbita pepo
CultivarMultiple cultivar groups
OriginNorth America (8,000-10,000 years ago)

Pattypan squash (or 'patty pan') is a varietal group of summer squash (Cucurbita pepo) notable for its round and shallow shape, and scalloped edges, somewhat resembling a flying saucer. Pattypan squash represents one of the oldest domesticated varieties of C. pepo, with archaeological evidence showing cultivation by Native Americans in eastern North America dating back 8,000-10,000 years.

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