Cucurbitaceae is an annual vine herb. The young fruit of gourd is light and tender, which is suitable for cooking. In some areas around Hebei, "gourd" refers to zucchini, and "gourd" refers to gourd. In ancient times, China used its ripe and dry shell as a container, which could also be used as medicine.
It has been recorded in the Book of Songs. Guaagua is a kind of medicinal melon and vegetable, which can reduce swelling and moisturize skin. China has been cultivated since ancient times, and the tender fruit can be eaten, but it can't be eaten when it is old. This is a delicious food that people often eat in summer. Compared with other fruits and vegetables, the nutritional value is lower. Its edible part is tender fruit. Gourd is tender and slightly sweet, and can be eaten after peeling. You can stir-fry or simmer soup. Gourd has been cultivated all over China, especially in the south, and introduced and cultivated in the north in recent years.