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Coccinia grandis, Ivy Gourd, Scarlet Gourd, Tindora Click to see full-size image

Coccinia grandis

Ivy Gourd, Scarlet Gourd, Tindora
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Origin: Africa, Asia and Australia
Vine or creeperFull sunSemi-shadeModerate waterWhite/off-white flowersEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.InvasiveEdible

Ivy Gourd can be distinguished by its five-point, palm-shaped leaves. White, star-shaped flowers distinguish this weed from other vines. These white flowers give way to small, green, pickle-sized fruits which eventually turn scarlet in color. The fruit is edible and resembles sweet-and-sour cucumber with fresh flavor. Best eaten when fruit are not quite ripe (green).


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Coccinia grandis, Ivy Gourd, Scarlet Gourd, Tindora Click to see full-size image
Coccinia grandis, Ivy Gourd, Scarlet Gourd, Tindora Click to see full-size image
Coccinia grandis, Ivy Gourd, Scarlet Gourd, Tindora Click to see full-size image
Coccinia grandis, Ivy Gourd, Scarlet Gourd, Tindora Click to see full-size image
Coccinia grandis, Ivy Gourd, Scarlet Gourd, Tindora Click to see full-size image


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