noun
Japanese snake gourd
A vine plant (Trichosanthes pilosa) native to East Asia, known for its bright red fruits and night-blooming white flowers. Often found in thickets and forest edges.
秋になると、カラスウリの実が赤く色づく。
In autumn, the fruits of the Japanese snake gourd turn red.
カラスウリの花は夕方から咲き始める。
The flowers of the Japanese snake gourd start blooming in the evening.
The name カラスウリ (karasuuri) literally means 'crow gourd', but the exact origin is uncertain. It may refer to the dark seeds or the fact that crows eat the fruit.