Lagenaria Siceraria (Noun)
Meaning
Old World climbing plant with hard-shelled bottle-shaped gourds as fruits.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The lagenaria siceraria has been grown and eaten by humans for thousands of years, providing both edible seeds and nutritious flesh within its gourd.
- Carved and dried lagenaria siceraria are commonly used to make various household items such as bottles, bowls, and cups.
- Lagenaria siceraria has hard-skinned fruits ranging in size and often grown for their unique shapes as decorative objects.
- Due to its strong and fibrous vines, lagenaria siceraria often serves as a suitable natural fence for tropical regions.
- Some varieties of lagenaria siceraria can be grown for food purposes and consumed in soups, curries, or roasted whole.