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Jicaro Mexican calabash, scientifically known as *Crescentia alata* and belonging to the Bignoniaceae family, is a tree native to Central American and southern Mexican regions, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and various parts of Mexico. Jicaro Mexican calabash (Latin: Crescentia alata, family Bignoniaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Jicaro Mexican calabash is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Jicaro Mexican calabash is a member of the Bignoniaceae family native to COS, ELS, GUA, HON, MXC, and MXG. Jicaro Mexican calabash thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Jicaro Mexican calabash grows best in USDA zone 9-12, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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