Biology:Abobra
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Abobra is a monotypic genus[1][2] of the gourd family containing the one species Abobra tenuifolia[3] (syn. Abobra viridiflora Naudin, Bryonia tenuifolia Hook. & Arn.). It is a diecious, perennial climbing plant reaching up to the height of 4 m (13 ft). It is native to South America[4] (Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay)[5] and is sometimes cultivated as ornamental plants and also for its edible fruits. The flowers exude a strong fragrance and are of pale green color and blossom between July and August. The seeds ripen between September and October. The fruit is ovoid and has a diameter of 14 mm. Common names include cranberry gourd[6].
References
- ↑ "Abobra tenuifolia Archives" (in en-US). https://www.eattheweeds.com/tag/abobra-tenuifolia/.
- ↑ "CAUDICIFORM Abobra tenuifolia". http://bihrmann.com/caudiciforms/subs/abo-ten-sub.asp.
- ↑ "Abobra tenuifolia - Useful Tropical Plants". https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Abobra%20tenuifolia.
- ↑ "Abobra tenuifolia". https://crescentbloom.com/plants/specimen/aa/abobra%20tenuifolia.htm.
- ↑ "CAUDICIFORM Abobra tenuifolia". http://bihrmann.com/caudiciforms/subs/abo-ten-sub.asp.
- ↑ "Abobra tenuifolia". https://crescentbloom.com/plants/specimen/aa/abobra%20tenuifolia.htm.
- Bailey, L. H. (2005). Manual of Gardening (Second Edition).. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9550.
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