Calabash (/ ˈkæləbæʃ /; [2] Lagenaria siceraria), also known as bottle gourd, [3] white-flowered gourd, [4] long melon, birdhouse gourd, [5] New Guinea bean, New Guinea butter bean, Tasmania bean, [6] and opo squash, is a vine grown for its fruit.

2023年5月17日 · Bottle gourd is the fruit of a vining plant known scientifically as Lagenaria siceraria, a member of the squash family. Among its various other names, bottle gourd is also known as calabash and white-flowered gourd (1).

2022年7月8日 · The calabash fruit or calabash gourd is an eye-catching large green fruit that grows on the calabash tree (Crescentia cujete). The fruit is not edible raw but can be used to make juice and syrup for medical purposes or as a vase or bowl when dried.

2025年2月27日 · Bottle gourd of the Cucurbitaceae family, also known as calabash gourd and white-flowered gourd, is pretty versatile. You can grow it in many ways, as long as you give it a bit of care. Once this Lagenaria genus plant is grown, you can use the sturdy bottle gourd fruit in many fun and practical ways.

2025年3月12日 · Bottle gourd, (Lagenaria siceraria), running or climbing vine of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), native to tropical Africa but cultivated in warm climates around the world for its ornamental and useful hard-shelled fruits.

2021年8月7日 · Bottle gourd, milk gourd, or calabash in English-speaking countries; Before they're cut up to be used in cooking, the gourds should be peeled and the spongy flesh discarded. The seeds and skin of young bottle gourds are edible, but …

Bottle gourd or calabash is one of the traditional low-calorie Asian vegetables. Its delicately flavored sections can be a great addition to stews, curries, soups, and sweet dishes.

2023年9月15日 · Calabash is a tropical vegetable eaten as a main or side dish, is budget friendly, and has a subtle sweet and refreshing taste.

2025年2月20日 · Commonly known as bottle gourd, white-flowered gourd, or long melon, it’s an annual vine with a sprawling growth habit. Botanically, it’s classified as a fruit due to its seed-bearing structure, though it’s often treated as a vegetable in culinary contexts.

Bottle gourd (aka calabash) is an annual, vining member of the squash family that is widely cultivated for its interestingly shaped fruits; the genus name derives from the Greek word, lagenos, for "vase." When dry, the fruits can be used as …