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How long can the fruits of snake gourd grow?

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A pile of freshly harvested pumpkins and gourds in various shapes, with striped patterns in shades of yellow, orange, and green. — Cucurbitales Pumpkins and gourds, order Cucurbitales.

The fruits of the snake gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina), a member of the Cucurbitales order, are notable for their narrow, elongated shape. These fruits often reach lengths of up to 1.5 metres (5 feet).1