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Lagenaria siceraria

दुधी भोपळाVine

Calabash, also known as bottle gourd, white-flowered gourd, long melon, birdhouse gourd, New Guinea bean, New Guinea butter bean, Tasmania bean, zucca melon and opo squash, is a vine which is grown for its fruit. It belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae, is native to tropical Africa, and cultivated across the tropics. It can be either harvested young to be consumed as a vegetable, or harvested mature to be dried and used as a kitchen utensil, beverage container or a musical instrument. When it is fresh, the fruit has a light green smooth skin and white flesh.

FamilyCucurbitaceae
GenusLagenaria
NativeAfrica
LifespanAnnual

Synonyms

Synonyms are alternative scientific names that have been used in the past for Lagenaria siceraria.

Total Synonyms0
Accepted NameLagenaria siceraria
BasionymNot listed
Last UpdatedNot listed

List of Synonyms