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Bitter Melon
Momordica charantia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Cucurbitales ›Family: Cucurbitaceae ›Genus: Momordica
About
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Bitter Melon is Momordica charantia.
- Bitter Melon belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Bitter Melon belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Bitter Melon belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Bitter Melon belongs to the order Cucurbitales.
- Bitter Melon belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae.
- Bitter Melon belongs to the genus Momordica.