Lagenaria abyssinica | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Cucurbitales |
Family: | Cucurbitaceae |
Genus: | Lagenaria |
Species: | L. abyssinica |
Binomial name | |
Lagenaria abyssinica (Hook.f.) C.Jeffrey |
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.