A small wild melon or squash plant of the southwestern United States and Mexico, bearing small hard-shelled gourds.
From Spanish 'calabazilla,' diminutive of 'calabaza' (squash), meaning 'little squash.' This Spanish naming convention traveled into English through botanical documentation of southwestern plants.
Native Americans and Mexican peoples have used calabazilla for centuries—the gourds are incredibly hard and waterproof, making them perfect for bottles, and the seeds are nutritious and delicious!
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