Turban Squash:

Turban squash is medium to large in size, averaging 25-38 centimeters in diameter and weighing about five pounds, and is lopsided, round, and irregularly shaped. At its blossom end is a turban-like cap that gathers in the center and then expands out to a bulbous base. The thin, smooth rind ranges in color from mottled green, orange, red, to yellow or striped, and a single squash often displays all of these colors on the turban cap. The fine-textured orange flesh is dense and firm with a central cavity filled with stringy pulp and flat, cream-colored seeds. When cooked, Turban squash has a floury texture that is mild to sweet depending upon variety.