Scarlet gourd
Coccinia adoensis var. aurantiaca
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A trailing pumpkin family plant. It can grow 8 m long. It has simple tendrils. The leaves are broadly oval or kidney to heart shaped.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Koba