Bitter Melon, Balsam Pear, Bitter Apple, Bitter Gourd, Bitter Squash, Momordica charantia, Costa Rica.

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Bitter Melon, Balsam Pear, Bitter Apple, Bitter Gourd, Bitter Squash, Momordica charantia, Cucurbitaceae. Costa Rica. Momordica charantia 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. Bitter melon originated in India.

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Location: Costa Rica
Photo credit: © Florapix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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