wax gourd can be divided into big fruit varieties and small fruit varieties according to fruit size, among which big fruit varieties include white-shelled wax gourd, green-shelled wax gourd and Beijing wax gourd, and small fruit varieties include wuye, round wax gourd and Beijing string bell.

Wax gourd is mainly distributed in the subtropical region of Asia, which is cultivated in the north and south of China. There are wild varieties in Xishuangbanna, southern Yunnan, and also in eastern Australia and Madagascar.

wax gourd

wax gourd is an annual vine or vine, with tawny villous stems, stout petioles, kidney-shaped leaves that are nearly round, sometimes cracked, wide triangular lobes, sharp tips, serrated edges, deep heart-shaped base, dark green, hairy or hairless.

color

: the surface of most winter melon skins is dark green and a little rough, covered with soft fine hairs. When they get old, they will gradually fall off and become hairless. Most of them are grayish white with thick bristles and raised veins.

Leaves

: The petiole of wax gourd is stout, with brown bristles or pilose, and the leaves are kidney-shaped and nearly round.

seeds

: wax gourd seeds are oval, white or yellowish in color, flat and angular.

sentences describing wax gourd

The wax gourd here is really beautiful, covered with a light green coat, with obvious patterns and thin braids on its head. Very beautiful and eye-catching. Under the care of green leaves, her mother can grow up healthily, and she can play carefree with Guateng's father.

picture appreciation of wax gourd