Banana squash

Banana squash is an edible squash, or gourd, in the Cucurbita family. developed from the butternut squash, a type of winter squash. Its name was given for its elongated shape and yellow colour.

Like the butternut squash, it has a potato-like texture and seeds in the middle. Having seeds, it is classified as a fruit. Its mild flesh can be flavored either sweet or savoury (salty).