Snake Gourd
Snake gourd or serpent gourd is a member of the cucumber family. It is used as a vegetable in many parts of the world. The is the fruit of a climber which grows up to 20 meters high. It has hairy and lobed leaves and unisexual white flowers which open late in the evening. The fruit itself is long, growing up to 1-2 feet in length. It has a green waxy surface with greyish white strips. It has a mucilaginous flesh with many edible seeds. It is native of South East Asia and grow