Edible? Relative of Patty-Pans?

[Zilflip]

A neighbor has a pile of these and called them "gourds".

I'm hoping they are edible. They look like they are in the same family as the Patty-Pan squash which I like and grew(although the squash-borers cut the crop very short), and I'd love some feedback if anyone here has seen, displayed, or eaten these before.
I'll try and post pictures-

[Silver surfer]

Zilflip. I believe these are ornamental gourds. They are sold from seed called Shenot Crown of Thorns. The latin name is Cucurbita pepo.var oviferis. They do not appear to be edible.

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[plantsinthemail]

Wow, what a cool gourd! I would grow them even though they are not edible. The color and shape are so interesting. Look like little flying saucers!

Thanks

plantsinthemail