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*Momordica balsamina Linnaeus. Common name: Balsam-apple, Bitter Melon. Phenology: May-Sep. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of Africa.

Origin/Endemic status: Subsaharan Africa

Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl2, FNA6, K4, NS, POWO, Tx, WH3. Basionym: Momordica balsamina L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Momordica balsamina - FNA6

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