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Momordica Balsamina (Noun)

Meaning

A tropical Old World flowering vine with red or orange warty fruit.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Momordica balsamina is a tropical Old World flowering vine with red or orange warty fruit that is widely distributed across Africa and Asia.
  • The fruit of the Momordica balsamina plant is used in traditional medicine in many cultures.
  • Momordica balsamina has been naturalized in parts of Australia and is considered an invasive species.
  • The plant is also known by several other common names, including balsam apple and balsam pear, which can lead to confusion with other Momordica species.
  • In some African countries, the fruit of the Momordica balsamina is eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable.

Synonyms

  • Balsam Apple

Hypernyms

  • Gourd
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