Museum Quick Links Latest In Member Benefits Ka`Elele Newsletter (PDF format) Human Resources Employment Opportunities Museum Press Teacher Guides Ethnology Database Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Hawaii Maritime Center Navigating Change Ultimate Science   BISH 599607 (Specimen)   TYPE Search Momordica charantia L. Identified By: I.Telford, 1992, Location: Polynesia; USA; Hawaiian Islands; Oahu; Plant was collected in the Diamond Head Community Garden located in Honolulu near the base of Diamond Head on Leahi Street Collector(s): Craig S. Mayeda (Coll.#: 012) Date: 7.xii.1990 Remarks: The fruits are served stir fried, in soups, normally cooked with meats. The leaves and shoots are also eaten and as its name implies both fruit and leaves are bitter in flavor. Page Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Data Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 This dynamic searchable database was developed by BPBM as a service to all PBIN partners, with digitization support from various sources.