Coccinia grandis
About
Coccinia grandis, the ivy gourd, also known as scarlet gourd, is a tropical vine. It grows primarily in tropical climates and is commonly found in the Indian states where it forms a part of the local cuisine. Coccinia grandis is cooked as a vegetable dish.
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
In the kitchen
Ivy gourd is commonly cooked as a vegetable dish in many cuisines, especially in India. It can be stir-fried, added to curries, or used in salads. The young leaves and tender fruits are edible, making it a versatile ingredient in various recipes. However, it’s important to note that the mature fruits should be consumed with caution, as they can be less palatable.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Coccinia grandis
- Slug
- coccinia-grandis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus
- Coccinia
- Species
- grandis
- Wikidata QID
- Q727330
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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