Generally, it will be planted in rural areas, as well as in Huaihe River Basin of Anhui Province, and can be planted in many places in China.

Golden-silk squash, also known as "jellyfish" and natural vermicelli, is a rare vegetable variety because its natural silk looks like shark's fin.

Golden silk twisted melon, also known as jellyfish towel gourd and natural vermicelli melon, originated in America.