Italian Edible Gourd/Cucuzzi Variétés
(Lagenaria siceraria)
This Italian edible gourd is a cucurbit vine that climbs and has large long-stalked leaves forming a canopy over the flowers and fruits. The fruit is light green and smooth-skinned. Fruit shape varies but usually is long and cylindrical, up to 1 m in length and 8 cm in diameter. The fruit is harvested when immature and cooked similar to zucchini.