Crescentia alata (Gourd tree) - Image 2

Botanical names: Crescentia alata, Parmentiera alata

Common names: Gourd tree, Jicaro, Morrito. Calabash Tree

Family: Bignoniaceae

Origin: Mexico, Central and South America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterUnusual colorEdible plant


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