Delicious, saucer-shaped creamy-white fruits with scalloped edges. Bushy plants produce heavily, and remain prolific through the season. A very ancient native American heirloom squash, grown by the northern Indians for hundreds of years. This type was depicted by Europeans back to 1591, and one of the best tasting and yielding varieties still around today! Great fried and baked.
The flowers of patty pan squash (and all types of squash) are edible, and can be eaten raw, fried, baked, or used in various dishes.