Coccinia grandis
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| Coccinia grandis L. |
Coccinia grandis, also called tindora, parval, kowai, kovai, tindla, gentleman's toes (compare lady's fingers), or ivy gourd, is a tropical vine grown for its small edible fruits. The may be eaten immature and green, or mature and deep red.
Older botanical sources may call this plant C. cordifolia.
See also
External links
- Multilingual taxonomic information from the University of Melbourne
- Information at the University of Hawai'i
Categories: Vegetable-like fruits | Cucurbitales | Plant stubs | Food and drink stubs