Tag: Toxic gourds

Many common gourd varieties, such as bottle gourd and winter melon, have edible and nutritious seeds, but others can be dangerously toxic. This critical distinction is based on the specific type of gourd, making it essential to identify your plant correctly before consuming any gourd seeds.

According to the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety, cases of inedible gourd poisoning represented the third most frequent type of plant-related confusion reported to poison control centers between 2012 and 2018. Navigating the world of gourds can be tricky, as some are beautiful decorative items while others are delicious culinary ingredients.