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Foetid Bitter Gourd, Wild Cucumber, Snake Food, Kakle, Awoduan, Boobo

Momordicafoetida

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Momordica foetida by scirpidiella
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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Momordica (mo-MOR-di-ka)
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Species
foetida (FET-uh-duh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

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Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details
Category
Annuals
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vegetables
Groundcovers
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional
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