Calabash Tree Gourd. This Annual, Vining Member Of The Squash Family Is Also Known As Bottle Gourde. It Is Cultivated For Its Fruits. When Dry, The Fruits Can Be Used As Containers, Pipes, Rattles, And Many Other Uses. It Can Be Eaten As A Vegetable When It Is Harvested Young. When It Is Harvested Mature It Can Be Dried And Used As A Utensil, Container, Or A Musical Instrument

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