 In the southwestern United States and Mexico, pumpkin and squash flowers are a popular and widely available food item.They may be used to garnish dishes, and they may be dredged in a batter then fried in oil.Pumpkin leaves are a popular vegetable in the Western and central regions of Kenya; they are called "seveve", and are an ingredient of "mukimo", respectively, whereas the pumpkin itself is usually boiled or steamed.