Crescentia alata
About
Crescentia alata, variously called Mexican calabash, jícaro, morro, morrito, or winged calabash, is a plant species in the family Bignoniaceae and in the genus Crescentia, native to Mexico, Central America south to Costa Rica.
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
How to use it
The morrito tree is often used for crafting due to its unique winged fruits, which can be transformed into bowls and other decorative items. Additionally, its wood is valued for various traditional uses, making it a versatile plant in local cultures.
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In the kitchen
The morrito's fruits are not typically eaten by humans. Instead, they are often used for crafting and decoration. So, while you won't find these fruits in a salad, they can inspire your creativity in other fun ways!
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Crescentia alata
- Slug
- crescentia-alata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Genus
- Crescentia
- Species
- alata
- Wikidata QID
- Q5184448
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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