noun
Zehneria japonica; Japanese wild gourd
A small wild gourd native to Japan and East Asia, producing tiny melon-like fruits. The name literally means 'sparrow gourd'.
秋になると、スズメウリの小さな実が赤く色づく。
In autumn, the small fruits of the Zehneria japonica turn red.
The name スズメウリ (雀瓜) literally means 'sparrow gourd', likely referring to the small size of its fruits. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.