Bitter Gourd

• Species: Momordica charantia
• Family: Cucurbitaceae (gourd family)
• Vine: Climbing vine that can grow up to 4 meters (13 feet) long
• Leaves: 5-lobed, green leaves
• Flowers: Yellow flowers with five petals
• Fruit: The fruit is the most recognizable part of the bitter melon plant. It is oblong or cylindrical in shape, with bumpy or warty skin. The color of the fruit can range from light green to dark green, and it turns yellow-orange as it ripens. The fruit is hollow inside and contains white seeds.