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Abobra

Plants

Family: Cucurbitaceae

1 species in the Library

About

Abobra is a monotypic genus of the gourd family containing the one species Abobra tenuifolia. It is a diecious, perennial climbing plant reaching up to the height of 4 m (13 ft). It is native to South America and is sometimes cultivated as ornamental plants and also for its edible fruits. The flowers exude a strong fragrance and are of pale green color and blossom between July and August. The seeds ripen between September and October. The fruit is ovoid and has a diameter of 14 mm. Common names include cranberry gourd.

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