Gourds

Some of these gourds represent the earliest cultivated plants in both the Old and New Worlds: one site in central Missouri reported finding 5100 year old seeds, which was no native to the area.

Also known as the Cabash or African bottle gourd, tThere are several genera in the cucumber family whose fruit will form a thick, dry shell and which can be used for storage, decorations, instruments and utensils. These plants are among the oldest in cultivation, grown around the world by various cultures for ornamental purposes. There are several genera in the cucumber family whose f... more »

Some of these gourds represent the earliest cultivated plants in both the Old and New Worlds: one site in central Missouri reported finding 5100 year old seeds, which was no native to the area.

Also known as the Cabash or African bottle gourd, tThere are several genera in the cucumber family whose fruit will form a thick, dry shell and which can be used for storage, decorations, instruments and utensils. These plants are among the oldest in cultivation, grown around the world by various cultures for ornamental purposes. There are several genera in the cucumber family whose fruit will form a thick, dry shell and which can be used for storage, decorations, instruments and utensils. These plants are among the oldest in cultivation, grown around the world by various cultures for ornamental purposes. (less)