Momordica Charantia Bitter Gourd Ripe Seeds Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Momordica charantia colloquially: bitter melon; bitter apple; bitter gourd; bitter squash; balsam-pear; with many more names listed below 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 widely used in the cuisines of East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.