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What is the name of a pumpkin in Nigeria?
What is the name of a pumpkin in Nigeria?
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Common names for the plant are fluted gourd, fluted pumpkin and ugu in some parts of Nigeria. The fruits are not edible but the seeds produced by the gourd are high in protein and fat, they can be included in the dishes to make a well-balanced diet when well prepared.