Coccinia grandis

''Coccinia grandis'', the ivy gourd also known as scarlet gourd, tindora and kowai fruit is a tropical vine. It grows primarily in tropical climates and is commonly found in the southern Indian states, where it forms a part of the local cuisine. ''Coccinia grandis'' is cooked as a vegetable.

In Southeast Asia, it is grown for its edible young shoots and edible fruits.