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Plume Squashes contain over a dozen types of remarkably stable anthocyanins; twice the number found in any other plant. This high concentration of flavonoids contributes to the tuber's vivid pigmentation and tolerance to low temperatures.
The entire root is safe to eat, including the peel. The upper "plume" can be used to brush wayward bits off one's chin after the meal.