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
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