Are Long Squash and Bottle Gourd the Same? A Deep Dive
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Over 10,000 years ago, *Lagenaria siceraria*, the plant commonly known as bottle gourd, was one of the first known plants cultivated by humans. In many parts of the world, this versatile fruit is also referred to as long squash, leading to common confusion about whether these are two distinct vegetables or one and the same. The answer lies in its rich history and wide-ranging cultivation across different cultures.
