Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Serpent Gourd flower


Trichosanthes cucumerina is a tropical or subtropical vine, raised for its strikingly long fruit, used as a vegetable, medicine, and, a lesser known use, crafting didgeridoos.The lace-like flower of T. cucumerina opens only after dark. 

photo credit: © tomrapsey


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