A plant species of the family CUCURBITACEAE. It is a source of ribosome-inactivating proteins and triterpene glycosides.

Synonyms: Melons, Bitter txid3673 Momordica charantias Melon, Bitter Momordica charantia Bitter Gourd Gourd, Bitter Bitter Melons Bitter Melon Bitter Gourds Karela Karelas charantias, Momordica Gourds, Bitter

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2002

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D029777

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