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10 Little-Known Gourds and Related Fruits and Veggies
 
Gourds are fascinating, for some reason. Here are some of the most underrated and unknown gourds, and the fruits and veggies that seem like gourds but aren't.
 
Did you know that gourds come in four different varieties -- Cucurbita, Lagenaria, Luffa and Sechium? But within those four varieties, there are also many different types of gourds, and you probably haven't heard of all of them. 
There's something mysterious and fascinating about gourds. Some of them contain delicious fruit and seeds beneath their tough exteriors. Others simply look strange and beautiful, making them a popular choice for decor. 
But which types of gourds are you missing out on -- and are there any false gourds out there? We'll answer all of your unique gourd questions here: read on to learn more about these compelling plants!
A Gourd Definition
First, what is a gourd?
Gourds are fruits that come from members of Cucurbitaceae, the gourd plant family. These hard-shelled fruits have proved to be incredibly useful to many different cultures over the centuries. Not only can some be eaten or used in decorating, but they can also be dried and turned into cups, tools, and other useful things.
Because they're so useful, humans have been growing gourds for a very ... more

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