Guinea beans?

[ceresone]

my mom, who, if living, would be 104, used to grow what she called "guinea beans. they were long, about 3" around, green, and were sliced and fried, like summer squash.they grew, sometimes, all twisted around.know where i could find seeds?

[GreenZone]

Not by that name. I tried a few references...not found.
--Randel

[JereGettle]

Edible Gourds (Lagenaria siceraria)
http://rareseeds.com/catlisting.php?cat=38

This is what you are looking for they go by many names!

Cucuzzi (Italian Edible)
Long fruit up to 3', best for eating when 12" or less. Tasty cooked like summer squash or eggplant. The fruit look like giant green beans. Long vines give good yields and are easier to grow than squash, (insects don't bother plants much!) A tasty Italian Heirloom. Dried fruit look like giant snakes.