| Scientific Name | Lagenaria siceraria |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Plant Type | Annual vine, climbing or trailing plant |
| Height | 3 to 4 meters (10 to 13 feet) when supported |
| Leaf Shape | Heart-shaped, lobed |
| Leaf Size | 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 inches) |
| Leaf Color | Green |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Size | 3 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches) |
| Fruit Shape | Oval to bottle-shaped, tapering at the neck |
| Fruit Length | 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 inches) |
| Fruit Diameter | 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 inches) |