Are These Things On My Pumpkin Plant Flower Pods?

Question

I found these on my pumpkin plant. I don’t know if these are flower pods. I also live in Australia.

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Answer 1

Yes, those appear to be male flower pods. Female flower buds will have an ovary at the bottom that will swell into the fruit once pollinated. Seeing male flowers first is a very common occurrence. Not to worry. Female flowers will show soon enough, with the right care.

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