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Lagenaria abyssinica

Lagenaria abyssinica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Lagenaria
Species: L. abyssinica
Binomial name
Lagenaria abyssinica
(Hook.f.) C.Jeffrey
Synonyms
  • Adenopus abyssinicus Hook.f.

Lagenaria abyssinica is a species of squash plant. It is a climbing vine. The stem and branches are covered in hair-like spines. It ranges from Africa to Asia. The fruit is used to make bottles and instruments. It is also grown as an ornamental plant.


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