Cucurbitaceae Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.

Bottle Gourd

Iroquois - Other, Ceremonial Items

Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 113

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: Iroquois
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Fruit made into rattles used by the Medicine Societies.

RECRD: 7664 id: 19426

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