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Lagenaria is a genus of gourd-bearing vines in the squash family (Cucurbitaceae). Lagenaria contains six species, all of which are indigenous to tropical Africa . [ 1 ] The best-known species, the calabash or bottle gourd, L. siceraria , has been domesticated by humans, and has spread beyond Africa.
Calabash (/ ˈ k æ l ə b æ ʃ /; [2] Lagenaria siceraria), also known as bottle gourd, [3] white-flowered gourd, [4] long melon, birdhouse gourd, [5] New Guinea bean, New Guinea butter bean, Tasmania bean, [6] and opo squash, is a vine grown for its fruit.
Articles relating to the Lagenaria, a genus of gourd-bearing vines in the squash family (Cucurbitaceae). Lagenaria contains six species, all of which are indigenous to tropical Africa . Pages in category "Lagenaria"
It is an Australian plant which is native to Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island and parts of coastal Queensland. [1] It has been introduced to many parts of the world. The genus was named for its resemblance to the earlier genus Laguna Cav., which was named in honour of Andrés Laguna , a Spanish botanist and a physician to Pope Julius III .
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Edible immature Lagenaria siceraria fruits "longissima", also "cucuzza" or less commonly "snake gourds", not to be confused with the more commonly referred as snake gourds (Trichosanthes cucumerina var. anguina). Be careful because both vegetables are common in Asia.
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An experimental Wikipedia edition in the obsolete chữ Nôm script began in October 2006 at the Wikimedia Incubator. [6] It was deleted in April 2010. [7] [non-primary source needed] The Vietnam Wikimedians User Group supports the development of the Vietnamese Wikipedia and other Vietnamese-language Wikimedia projects.