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Coccinia grandis, the ivy gourd, also known as scarlet gourd, [2] is a tropical vine. It grows primarily in tropical climates and is commonly found in the Indian states where it forms a part of the local cuisine. Coccinia grandis is cooked as a vegetable dish. In Southeast Asia, it is grown for its edible young shoots and edible fruits. [3]
The genus Coccinia is best known for C. grandis, commonly known as "ivy gourd". Its fruits can be eaten raw when ripe or cooked when unripe. In the latter case, it is used in curries. Young leaves and shoots are also edible. All used plants are a good source of carotenoids.
Tilkor is the Maithili name of Momordica monadelpha or Coccinia grandis or ivy gourd or scarlet gourdis plant. It is a creepers or climbers plant found naturally in the Mithila region . In the Mithila region, Tilkor is generally referred to the leaves of the plant.
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Bottle gourd: Lagenaria siceraria: Kumura White gourd or White Melon Benincasa hispida: Ronga-Lau, Ronga Lao Jwgwnar Pumpkin: Cucurbita moschata: Teeta-Kerela Bitter gourd: Momordica charantia: Bhaat-Kerela Teasle Gourd: Momordica dioica: Kunduli Ivy gourd: Coccinia grandis: Siral / Bangi / Bami Mouse melon / Santa claus melon: Melothria scabra ...
Bitter Gourd (Ml പാവൽ). Dish is called as Pavakka mezhukkupuratti. Ivy Gourd (Ml കോവക്ക). Dish is called as Kovakka mezhukkupuratti. Yardlong Bean (Ml പയർ). Dish is called as Payar mezhukkupuratti. Green bean. Dish is called as Beans mezhukkupuratti.
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The Cucurbitaceae (/ k j uː ˌ k ɜːr b ɪ ˈ t eɪ s iː ˌ iː /), [2] also called cucurbits or the gourd family, are a plant family consisting of about 965 species [3] in 101 genera. [4] Those of most agricultural, commercial or nutritional value to humans include: [ citation needed ]