Gourds are edible, about like a squash.
It depends on the kind of gourd. Some are edible, some aren't.
There are many types of edible gourds. Names of them include squash (and several various varieties of it) and Fairytale Pumpkin.
Most gourds that I am familiar with are from a different genus - Lagenaria. In that case they will not cross with each other. Some decorative gourds are in the genus Cucurbita and will cross. The result may then not be very edible if the gourd dominates. You will get a mixture. If they are edible, it would be when the fruit are very small.
An edible gourd, the flesh of which may be cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
A bitter gourd is another term for a bitter melon, a vine, Mmordica charantia, which produces a bitter, edible fruit, or a similar fruit-bearing vine, Citrulius lanatus.
The bottle gourd plant is a vine that produces a large, elongated fruit with a hard, green rind. The edible part of the plant is the fruit, which is harvested and eaten as a vegetable.
The scientific name for the dounce fruit, commonly known as the "cucurbit" or "gourd," is Lagenaria siceraria. This plant is part of the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, and is often cultivated for its edible fruit and uses in crafts. It is also known as the bottle gourd or calabash, depending on the specific variety and region.
You can eat the flesh of the ridged gourd, also known as ribbed gourd or turai, which has a mild flavor and a crunchy texture. The skin is also edible, though it can be tougher than the flesh. Both the immature fruit and the seeds are commonly used in various culinary dishes, especially in stir-fries, curries, and soups.
Yes, gourd seeds are edible and can be roasted or eaten raw. They are high in nutrients like protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Be mindful of any allergies or potential digestive issues that may arise from consuming gourd seeds.
A baobab is a tree, Latin name Adansonia digitala, which is native to tropical Africa and has a broad swollen trunk and edible gourd-like hanging fruits.
Gourd
1. Bottle gourd 2. Snake gourd 3. Pointed gourd 4. Teasel gourd 5. Bitter gourd