Gourd

Gourds grown in a suburban garden

Gourds are from the pumpkin family. They are about 15 to 12 inches long. Gourds are mostly found in the United States or in Mexico. Their shape is like a squash. Their color is orange, brown, or green. It is eaten in curries, spaghetti, tacos, and salad.

Gourd Media

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  Gourds at a market in Massachusetts

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  indian local vegitables

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  Calabash gourd, Lagenaria siceraria, used for drinking mate

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  Chinese snuff bottle (biyanhu) with body from a moulded gourd, and a jade stopper

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  A fixed-key balafon, showing gourd resonators with membrane holes

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