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 MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersEdible plantEthnomedical plant.
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Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon) light green fruit hanging from a thin vine close up
Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon) fruit with bumpy skin dangling from a thin garden wire fence


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