Gourd Tree
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It is a small tree growing to 8 m tall. It has hard, cannonball-like fruit 7–10 cm diameter, that are difficult to break into. It is believed that these fruit characteristics evolved as a defense mechanism against seed predation by long-dead megafauna of the region. However, now it seems to be a counter-productive strategy (an evolutionary anachronism), as the seeds inside the fruits cannot germinate unless the shells are broken open, and with the exception of horses and humans, no animals currently living in its native range can break open the fruits.
The seeds are edible and high in protein with a licorice-like sweet taste, used in Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua to make a kind of horchata called semilla de jícaro.
Some old folks even call it as miracle fruit because of its healing wonders. According to experts, the pulp of the calabash fruit is very efficient in dealing with respiratory problems such as asthma and cough. Because it is rich in vitamins, calabash fruit can help strengthen the immune system.
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