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Crescentia cujete taken at penas blancas costa rica another of the gourd trees of central america and a different type from the ones in el salvador Costa Rica,Crescentia cujete,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Crescentia cujete

taken at penas blancas costa rica another of the gourd trees of central america and a different type from the ones in el salvador

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"Crescentia cujete", commonly known as the Calabash Tree, is species of flowering plant that is native to Central and South America. It is the national tree of St. Lucia. It is a dicotyledonous plant with simple leaves, which are alternate or in fascicles on short shoots. It is naturalized in India.

Similar species: Lamiales
Species identified by WildFlower
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By Jef braund

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Uploaded Dec 26, 2015. Captured Jul 11, 2015 05:40 in 1, PeƱas Blancas, Costa Rica.
  • NIKON D3200
  • f/9.0
  • 10/1600s
  • ISO400
  • 18mm