Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn.

Saroj Kasaju

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Jun 25, 2022, 2:01:05 PM6/25/22

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Dear Members,

Location: Gyaneswor, Kathmandu
Altitude: 1400 m.
Date: 29 September 2021
Habit : Cultivated

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Saroj Kasaju

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Saroj Kasaju

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Jun 25, 2022, 2:01:27 PM6/25/22

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Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

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Mahadeswara

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Jun 25, 2022, 11:48:55 PM6/25/22

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Yes.

The Ash gourd - a very common vegetable here. Used in the preparation of sambar. The raw juice is used for acidity / gastric problems. Ash gourd is also used in rituals as well.

Saroj Kasaju

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Jun 26, 2022, 4:47:22 AM6/26/22

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Thank you Mahadeshwara Ji.

I guess it is used to produce 'Petha' also.

Saroj Kasaju

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J.M. Garg

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Jun 28, 2022, 12:23:04 AM6/28/22

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I think so.

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