SNAKE GOURD LONG (PADAWAL)

Trichosanthes cucumerina is a tropical or subtropical vine. Its variety T. cucumerina var. anguina raised for its strikingly long fruit. In Asia, it is eaten immature as a vegetable much like the summer squash and in Africa, the reddish pulp of mature snake gourd is used as an economical substitute for tomato.Scientific name: Trichosanthes cucumerinaHigher classification: TrichosanthesRank: SpeciesFamily: CucurbitaceaeOrigin from: Bangalore