Balsam Pear, Bitter Melon, Cundeamor, La-kwa (Momordica balsamina)

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Thaumaturgist Rockledge, FL(Zone 10a) Jul 07, 2003

Common name: Balsam Pear, Bitter Melon, Cundeamor, La-kwa
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Momordica
Species balsamina

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windsurffer (Zone 5a) Jul 08, 2003

Is it edible? It doese have beautiful colors.

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Thaumaturgist Rockledge, FL(Zone 10a) Jul 08, 2003

Yes, it is edible although that has nothing to do with its beautiful colors.

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Thanks.

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windsurffer (Zone 5a) Jul 09, 2003

Thanks.

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warana Jamaica, NY Sep 07, 2010

The outer red seed is edible.Spread by the exploding of seed pods and birds which love these especially the (cat bird) (mocking bird) (ruisenor A caribbean habitant bird)
The leaves can be used as astringent to hives in the skin (boiled as tea)
It is also used for head lice by boiling the leaves to form a strong tea. Rinse the scalp and leave on, cover with a towel until you see the falling dead head lice.

The scientific name is Momordica charantia.
The botanical family is Cucurbitaceae
The English known names are: Wild BalsamApple,Maiden Apple,Carailie,Sorossie

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JIMBO77 Jul 07, 2013

How the heck do you get rid of it before it takes over everything? Any chemical I can use?

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