"Trichosanthes dioica is also known as the pointed gourd, is a vine plant in the Cucurbitaceae family, similar to cucumber and squash, though unlike those it is perennial. It is a dioecious (male and female plants) vine (creeper) plant with heart-shaped leaves (cordate) and is grown on a trellis. The fruits are green with white or no stripes. Size can vary from small and round to thick and long \u2014 2 to 6 inches (5 to 15 cm). It thrives well under a hot to moderately warm and humid climate."@en . . . . . . . . . . .