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Momordica charantia
Momordica charantia often called bitter melon, bitter gourd or bitter squash in English, has many other local names.
Bitter melon has been used in various Asian and African herbal medicine systems for a long time.In Turkey, it has been used as a folk remedy for a variety of ailments, particularly stomach complaints.
Its called Paavaikaai in tamil, bitter gourd in english. Thank you all for your suggestions.
Could you tell us what it's called in Tamil ? As Lenny says there are many similar species but a local name would help. It's certainly from the Family Cucurbitaceae (melons, cucumbers, etc) - Paavaikaai, Vellarikaai..etc
Cucurbitaceae, Momordica ?
These arn't easy.There are many species similar.I dont recognise your leaf shape.Good luck.
Spotted on Jun 15, 2013
Submitted on Jun 15, 2013
