Lagenaria abyssinica

(Lagenaria abyssinica)

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Description

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.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Cucurbitales
Family:Cucurbitaceae
Genus:Lagenaria
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