Dinosaur Gourds
Estimated Inventory, 40 lbs : 0
Description/Taste
Absolutely enchanting, dinosaur gourds definitely get everyone's curious attention with their swayback neck and their dinosaur looking textured body. Quite remarkable, this irresistible gourd is a hot new fall decorator item.
Seasons/Availability
Look for dinosaur gourds in the fall.
Current Facts
Gourds are selected for their ornamental beauty and used decoratively in aesthetic arrangements.
Applications
Not edible, dinosaur gourds add their unique character to enhance fall table centerpieces. Combine with mini-pumpkins and colorful Indian corn to create attractive arrangements.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Enjoyed for centuries, remains of gourds have been found in Egyptian tombs. During ancient times, gourds were mostly used for storage containers and as utinsels.
Geography/History
Nature's neatest surprises, gourds are actually a fruit and are in the same family as cucumbers, melons, pumpkins and squash, but are grown mainly for their stunning ornamental function. From the family of plants called Cucurbitaceae, gourds grow on a vine. The main contribution of these unusual fruits is their uniquely different shapes and colors. Hard-shell gourds are from the botanical species Lagenaria siceraria and grow in numerous shapes, textures, and sizes. Gourds love a warm, sunny location and require a long growing season to mature fruit. A wall, fence, or trellis provides support for their vines to assist in the successful development of unblemished and well-shaped fruits.
