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Momordica charantia L.

[ Family : Cucurbitaceae ]
[ Synonyms : Cucumis argyi H. Lév.; Cucumis intermedius M.Roem.; Momordica elegans Salisb.; Momordica indica L.; Momordica muricata Wild.; Momordica sinensis Spreng. ]
[ Common name (Local) : Karola ]
Name in other Languages :
  • Bengali : Karola, Sushavi | Sanskrit : Karavellakah, Sushavi | Hindi : Karela, Kathilla | Tribal : Karla, Boral, Pal, Delka ara | English : Balsam pear, Bitter gourd, Bitter melon, Carilla fruit | Other Languages : Kaypa (Mal.) ; Paval (Mal. & Tam.) ; Pavakkay (Tam,) ; Kakara (Tel.)
    • [ Trade Name : Karela ]
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Habit : Annual climbing herb
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Flowering & Fruiting : March--December
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