Lagenaria
Botanical name: Lagenaria
Lagenaria
Botanical name: Lagenaria
Description
Lagenaria are a gourd-bearing vine native to Africa. Many varieties are edible, but some are inedible and even toxic. The shells of the gourds can be used as containers, nets, pipes, and other decorations. However, it can become invasive outside of its native range as it is very fast-growing and can outcompete native vegetation for resources.
Species of Lagenaria
Bottle gourd
Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) is an annual vine that is considered easy to grow from its seeds. This species is also known as calabash. This gourd is edible and is also used to make bowls and musical instruments.
Lagenaria sphaerica
Lagenaria sphaerica are a gourd-bearing vine native to Africa. Many varieties are edible, but some are inedible and even toxic. The shells of the gourds can be used as containers, nets, pipes, and other decorations. However, it can become invasive outside of its native range as it is very fast-growing and can outcompete native vegetation for resources.
Scientific Classification
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