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Lagenaria abyssinica

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Lagenaria abyssinica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Lagenaria
Species:
L. abyssinica
Binomial name
Lagenaria abyssinica
Synonyms[1]
  • Adenopus abyssinicus Hook.f.

Lagenaria abyssinica is a species of cucurbit 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.

References

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  1. ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved 13 November 2014.
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