Gourd, Cucuzzi—Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standl.
This document describes the cucuzzi, a variety of Lagenaria siceraria also known as bottle gourd or calabash. It outlines the plant’s characteristics, including its vigorous vining growth, musky scent, and edible immature fruits. The article details its cultivation in Florida, noting its popularity...
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This document describes the cucuzzi, a variety of Lagenaria siceraria also known as bottle gourd or calabash. It outlines the plant’s characteristics, including its vigorous vining growth, musky scent, and edible immature fruits. The article details its cultivation in Florida, noting its popularity as a novelty garden plant. It also compares cucuzzi to similar gourds, such as the snake gourd, and provides guidance on planting and growth habits. Original publication date May 1994.
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| spelling | doaj-art-18e2fd968a1343bab67f607e049753052025-08-20T03:29:13ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092003-05-012003510.32473/edis-mv070-1994Gourd, Cucuzzi—Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standl.James M. Stephens0University of Florida This document describes the cucuzzi, a variety of Lagenaria siceraria also known as bottle gourd or calabash. It outlines the plant’s characteristics, including its vigorous vining growth, musky scent, and edible immature fruits. The article details its cultivation in Florida, noting its popularity as a novelty garden plant. It also compares cucuzzi to similar gourds, such as the snake gourd, and provides guidance on planting and growth habits. Original publication date May 1994. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139695GourdLagenaria siceraria |
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| title | Gourd, Cucuzzi—Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standl. |
| title_full | Gourd, Cucuzzi—Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standl. |
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| title_short | Gourd, Cucuzzi—Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standl. |
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