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| Momordica charantia | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Unrecognized taxon (fix): | Plantae |
| Order: | Cucurbitales |
| Family: | Cucurbitaceae |
| Genus: | Momordica |
| Species: | M. charantia |
| Binomial name | |
| Momordica charantia | |
Momordica charantia is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae, widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit. It is also called bitter melon or bitter squash. It is grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit. It is known for its bitter taste.
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