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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationCucurbitaceae: Benincasa
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00251106
CollectorF. A. McClure
Collector number20147
CountryChina
StateHainan
GeographyAsia: East Asia (Region): China: Hainan: Yaxian: Yacheng
LocalityTang K'iu (Din-kio) and vicinity, Ngai District
Date Collected1932-05-25
HabitatOn trellis in garden, cultivated
Vernacular NameTung Kwa
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/5cfaf758-7375-4b31-a112-7d1362c3abd7
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00251106
HerbariumGH
FamilyCucurbitaceae
Determination Benincasa hispida (Thunberg) Cogniaux
Determination Remarks [filed under] [label name] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
RemarksFruits used as a vegetable

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