Crescentia Cujete
The calabash tree of the West Indies, where it is valued for the sake of its fruits, which resemble pumpkins in appearance and occasionally reach a diameter of 18 inches. Divested of their pulp, which...
The calabash tree of the West Indies, where it
is valued for the sake of its fruits, which resemble pumpkins in
appearance and occasionally reach a diameter of 18 inches.
Divested of their pulp, which is not edible, they serve various
useful domestic purposes, for carrying water, and even as kettles
for cooking. They are strong and light.
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