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Balsam apple, Bitter Melon

Momordica charantia

Description:

Balsam apple, Bitter Melon

Habitat:

Lawn, shrubs

Notes:

They have take taken over my shrubs this spring. Very pretty though.

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1 Comment

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Pull them up before the berry pod comes open to prevent them from coming back. Pretty, but invasive!

calvey4r
Spotted by
calvey4r

Boca Raton, Florida, USA

Spotted on Apr 22, 2012
Submitted on Apr 22, 2012

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