Kingdom Plantae Family Cucurbitaceae Scientific name Lagenaria abyssinica Rank Species | Order Cucurbitales Genus Lagenaria Higher classification Lagenaria | |
Similar Lagenaria, Cucurbits, Lagenaria sphaerica, Cucurbitales, Benincaseae | ||
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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