Alsomitra is a genus of the plant family Cucurbitaceae (the cucumber, squash, and pumpkin family).

Alsomitra
Alsomitra macrocarpa seed
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Tribe: Gomphogyneae
Genus: Alsomitra
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The seeds of Alsomitra macrocarpa are among the largest winged seeds in the plant kingdom and their shape inspired a number of aviation pioneers.[2][3]

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