Cucurbitaceae Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.

Bottle Gourd

Houma - Other, Musical Instrument

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 62

View all documented uses for Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.

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Scientific name: Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.
USDA symbol: LASI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bottle Gourd
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Family (APG): Cucurbitaceae
Native American Tribe: Houma
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Musical Instrument
Notes: Used for drums and rattles.

RECRD: 46749 id: 19425

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