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Gourd - Wikipedia Gourds include the fruits of some flowering plant species in the family Cucurbitaceae, particularly Cucurbita and Lagenaria The term refers to a number of species and subspecies, many with hard shells, and some without
What Is a Gourd—and Can You Eat Them? - Martha Stewart Gourds are hard-shelled, non-edible fruits related to pumpkins and squashes There are 975 species of gourds, with common types including bottle and snake gourds Gourds are mainly used for decoration and are not suitable for consumption
Types of Gourds With Pictures and Identification Chart Gourds are a diverse group of plants recognized by their thick, tough skin, large size, and unusual shapes Some types of edible gourds are instantly recognizable—think pumpkin, butternut squash, and cucumbers Other types of ornamental gourds have decorative or practical value
Gourd | Definition, Types, Examples, Uses, Facts | Britannica Gourd, any of the hard-shelled fruits of certain members of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) Many gourds are cultivated as ornamentals, decorations, or food crops, and some can be dried and used to make a variety of useful or decorative objects, including utensils, instruments, and birdhouses
The 10 Best Types of Gourds to Grow for Decor, Crafts, and More Gourds, like pumpkins, melons, squash, and cucumbers, are members of the cucurbit or squash family Like their cousins, gourds grow on long vines There are three major gourd groups Cucurbit gourds are small, decorative, colorful, thick-shelled, and sometimes warty
15 Types of Gourds You Can Grow For Decor, Crafts and More Gourds come in many different shapes and sizes with bland and sometimes bitter flavors Here are 15 types of gourds to grow with ways to use them Want more gardening tips? Sign up for our free gardening newsletter for our best-growing tips, troubleshooting hacks, and more!
What is a Gourd? - Good Gourds Pumpkins and decorative gourds both live within the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) family, but are different genuses and or species Pumpkins are generally edible, while decorative gourds have a very hard shell and inedible flesh – not for eating
Basic Types of Gourds – North Carolina Gourd Society Gourds have been crafted many ways to make useful and ornamental items You can see gourds made into everything from musical instruments to flowerpots These are on display at the annual North Carolina Gourd Arts Crafts Festival in Raleigh, NC, held each November
Gourds - Chicago Botanic Garden Gourds belong to the large cucurbit family, which also includes pumpkins, squash, melons, and cucumbers Gourds are differentiated from their cousins by their hard, durable shells, and general inedibility