Summary ³

Momordica charantia, known as bitter melon, bitter gourd, bitter squash, or balsam-pear, is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae, widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit. Its many varieties differ substantially in the shape and bitterness of the fruit. It is sometimes known by names loaned from Asian languages.

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Brantley Davidson

Interesting Fact ⁴

The Bitter Melon is used in Chinese medicine to help diabetic type 2 patients uptake glucose.

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