Winter Melon or Alu Puhul Leaves and Fruits
| Common Classification | |||
| Common Names | Ash Gourds, White Gourd, Winter Melon | ||
| Name in Sinhalese | Alu Puhul | ||
| Categories | Herbs, Vegetable | ||
| Scientific Classification | |||
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | ||
| Genus | Benincasa | ||
| Species | B. hispida | ||
| Scientific Names | Benincasa hispida | ||
| Status | |||
| Culinary / Edible | Yes | High | Fruits |
| Use as Medicament | Yes | Mid | Fruits and Roots |
| Poisoned / Toxin | No | ||
| Description | |||
| Origin | Native to South Asia. Cultivated on several countries in the world. Fruits are used for vegetables and many other Foods and drinks. Found in throughout Sri Lanka in Home gardens and vegetable gardens | ||
| Identification | |||
 Flower of Ash Gourd | - | ||
| Related species | |||
