Momordica balsamina (Balsam Apple) - Image 1

Botanical name: Momordica balsamina

Common name: Balsam Apple

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Origin: Tropical Africa

Vine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersToxic or PoisonousInvasive plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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Momordica balsamina (Balsam Apple) orange bumpy fruit hanging from vine with green serrated leaves.
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