Cucurbitaceae Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.

Bottle Gourd

Mohave - Other, Musical Instrument

Use documented by:
Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1951, Yuman Indian Agriculture, Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, page 115

View all documented uses for Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.

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Scientific name: Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.
USDA symbol: LASI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bottle Gourd
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Family (APG): Cucurbitaceae
Native American Tribe: Mohave
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Musical Instrument
Notes: Fruit made into a rattle and used to provide rhythm for singing and dancing.

RECRD: 40871 id: 19431

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