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Lagenaria siceraria
This gourd is widely known for being used to carry liquids but can also be harvested at a younger age to be eaten. The uses of this gourd are endless. It is believed to come from Southern Africa but has spread to many country's.
Spotted on Feb 10, 2013
Submitted on Feb 10, 2013
2 Comments
I haven't seen these is a long time. My grandmother used to grow them near Ocala. Some were cut into water dippers and others we turned into bird houses. Neat spotting.
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