Snake Gourd

Club Gourd

Serpent Gourd

Snake Gourds grow on an annual vine plant with fuzz stems, broad leaves, and fragrant, attractive white flowers.

The gourds grow up as long as 6 1/2 feet (2 metres) long. They are slender, but may be curved or even coiled. They can be made to grow more straight by hanging a small stone from their blossom end.

They have greenish-white skin which need to be peeled.

The seeds inside are surrounded by red pulp, which can also be used in cooking.

The leaves and young shoots can also be eaten.

Snake Gourds become more bitter tasting as they get old.

Sometimes referred to as a squash.

Substitutes for Snake Gourd

Any summer squash

History Notes for Snake Gourd

Native to India.

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Also called:

Trichosanthes anguina, Trichosanthes cucumerina (Scientific Name)

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