Gourd

Ornamental gourd. This particular gourd is an ornamental fruit with a tough shell. It is a member of the *Cucurbitaceae* family, which included zucchini, pumpkin and other squashes. Gourds can be dried out and used to make bowls, utensils or constructed items like birdhouses, or used for decorative purposes. Accession number: 10.19 For more information on cucurbits, click here: https://www.britannica.com/plant/Cucurbitaceae Captured with Artec Spider 3D Scanner https://www.artec3d.com/portable-3d-scanners/artec-spider-v2