Is a Gourd a Squash

Basically, according to the Missouri Botanical Garden, the main distinction between squashes and gourds is that squashes are grown and harvested to eat, while gourds are usually just for decorative or ornamental purposes.

Is a gourd the same as butternut squash?

The butternut squash and the gourd are both plants within the Cucurbitaceae family, but the butternut squash is a specific plant while the gourd is a general name given to plants within the Cucurbitaceae family. The origins of the butternut squash and its uses are different from other gourds.

Is bottle gourd a squash?

Slaoui (Bottle Gourds) in Morocco In Morocco, bottle gourds are called slaouia (plural slaoui). Though it’s often referred to as a squash, it’s actually an edible gourd. It can be cooked into a variety of dishes, from salads to traditional Moroccan tagine recipes, and much more.