Gourd: A gourd is a

A gourd is a hard-shelled, non-edible fruit related to cucumbers, squashes, and pumpkins. Learn about the different types of gourds, how to grow them, and why they are not suitable for eating. Gourds are annual trailing or climbing vines in the family Cucurbitaceae grown for their fruit of the same name. The two most commonly grown types of gourd are Lagenaria species and Cucurbita species. Gourd plants produce long vines with long-stemmed, large, oval or triangular lobed leaves. The Cucurbita gourds produce yellow flowers and unusually shaped fruit which can be smooth or warty, plain or patterned. The Lagenaria gourds produce white flowers and smooth, knobly or ridged fruit which ... Chow-Chow Squash- Also known as Bangalore brinjal, chow-chow squash is a type of gourd that is rich in vitamin C In India, gourd is associated with a single variety of gourd known as lauki. However, several different varieties of gourds exist in the country. Each of these gourds differs in size, shape, and form but is rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Let’s take a look at some of the different types of gourds.