Turban squash, also known as "Turk's turban" or "French turban", is a type of squash most often used as a winter squash. It is an heirloom, predating 1820. A cultivar of Cucurbita maxima, it is closely related to the buttercup squash. It is typically 6 pounds when mature.
Due to its flamboyant appearance, this squash is often used for ornamental purposes, but it should not be forgotten as a delicious edible. ... Like most winter squash, turban squash is high in beta-carotene, which is what gives its insides its golden color.
