Cucurbitaceae Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.

Bottle Gourd

Navajo - Other, Containers

Use documented by:
Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 79

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: Navajo
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Containers
Notes: Used to make cups for preparing medicines.

RECRD: 3021 id: 19433

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