Shaped like an oversized apple, these hard-shelled gourds (Lagenaria siceraria) grow six to eight inches tall and four to six inches across. In India, young fruit is added to curries. The skin is ...

When a coworker brought in a bushel basket filled with gourds, the Features Department thought it would be fun to name the gourds with punny titles. See if you can guess the correct names.

Mention gourds and you may get a chuckle from your friends. Perhaps all they can think of are small warty versions marketed each fall for seasonal decorations. Or maybe they remember time spent ...