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Benincasa hispida
ash gourd
Other common names
ash pumpkinChinese preserving melon
see morepetha
tunka
wax gourd
white gourd
zit-kwa
Synonyms
Benincasa ceriferaBotanical details
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Benincasa
- Name status
Correct
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