Momordica charantia

species of plant in the family Cucurbitaceae

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.

Momordica charantia
Ripe and unripe fruit on vine
Botanical illustration
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Momordica
Species:
M. charantia
Binomial name
Momordica charantia