Benincasa hispida
Wax gourd
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The Benincasa hispida plant species is found in Tropical Asia. It is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wax gourd. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. cerifera.

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Latin Name:  Benincasa hispida
Common Name:  Wax gourd
Family:  Cucurbitaceae
Author:  (Thunb.)Cogn.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Not known in a truly wild situation.

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