Black Calabash (Amphitecna latifolia)
Description
Amphitecna macrophylla, commonly known as black calabash or chaff-bush, is a species of plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is found in small patches of Mexico and Guatemala. It can reach a height of 15 to 30 feet (4.6 to 9.1 m). It is drought tolerant and is hardy to USDA Hardiness Zone 10b.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Lamiales
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Family: Bignoniaceae
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Genus: Amphitecna
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