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Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus(Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Print

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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Pakwan (Filipino); Watermelon (English)
Local name: Water-melon
Indication: dewormer
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Eat raw fruit including the pulp.
Direction for use: Children: Eat as desired.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Abante; Zany (Camarines Sur; Lagonoy; San Antonio; ) & (b) Cano; Brigido (Camarines Sur; Pasacao; San Cirilo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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