Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon) - Image 15

Botanical name: Momordica charantia

Common names: Bitter Melon, Balsam Apple, Balsam Pear, Karela

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Origin: SE Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersEdible 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 charantia (Bitter Melon) yellow fruit with red seeds, close up of split ripe fruit
Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon) split open to reveal dense clusters of shiny crimson red seeds inside
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