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2 months old seedling | Sicana odorifera, Cucurbita odorifera Family: Cucurbitaceae Cassabanana Origin: Brasil ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The vine is perennial, herbaceous, fast-growing, heavy, requiring a strong trellis; climbing trees. The cylindrical fruits of this tropical vine may reach 2'. It is recognized as an edible fruit in many tropical regions where it is eaten sliced thin, or used in making jam or other preserves and is also cooked as a vegetable or in soup and stews. | Female flower |
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