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Balsam Apple

Momordica balsamina

Description:

Long vine growing in around some dense underbrush, had a couple bright orange fruits

Habitat:

Swampland underbrush next to a path

Notes:

A poisonous but very beautiful plant that grows like a weed in disturbed areas

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2 Comments

emanuelgoyco
emanuelgoyco 11 years ago

I love those!!!!! the seeds are very sweet!

Seema
Seema 11 years ago

also called bitter melon..a healthy veggie

gabe.somarriba
Spotted by
gabe.somarriba

Weston, Florida, USA

Spotted on Nov 17, 2012
Submitted on Nov 19, 2012

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