… the most bitter of all culinary vegetables. Botanically it belongs to the family of Cucurbitaceous, of the genus: Momordica and is a member of the same family of squash, watermelon, cantaloupes and cucumber . Scientific name: Momordica charantia. … Like other members of the cucurbitaceae family, this plant is a fast- growing , trailing or climbing vine with thin stems and tendrils and requires trellis to support the climbing vine. The pods are characterized by smooth …

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Bitter gourd (Bitter melon) nutrition facts and health benefits

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