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So, after having read some of the other comments posted on here, my question is, "other than pulling this weed up with your own bare hand...Read More
horribly invasive. Easily pulled as a seedling - don't let it get out of control. Will cover everything and choke out your plants and s...Read More
In central Florida this plant needs constant management to prevent it becoming invasive. It flowers and fruits prodigiously, attracts bee...Read More
This plant showed up uninvited in my yard about 5 years ago. Though it may appear intriguing from it's reported uses as a food or medici...Read More
Momordica balsamina is a very valuable food plant that supplies protein and many vitamins and minerals to rural communities in East Afric...Read More
This weed is out of control in my Cape Coral Fl yard. We bought this house last year and discovered it everywhere. I pull the small sapli...Read More
The person that lives in O-Town please let me know where you're located so can get some leaves, lol. You might not like it, but I love it...Read More
This plant is worse than poison ivy. It spreads to other parts of the body. I live in Palm Beach Gardens Florida.
I can't believe some say this plant is good for skin rashes, ect. This vine gives me a rash everytime I weed eat it. I do not like this ...Read More
I must agree with the reader. "Cerasse" as it is called in my neighborhood, is hard to get rid of, especially if you allow the orange ...Read More
Please do not plant this vine anywhere in Florida. It is highly invasive. It came to my yard as a weed and it covers everything in a ma...Read More
This vine is horrible. It is indeed a very noxious, invasive weed. I don't see how it can have any value at all. Please don't plant it.
I am in a constant battle with this plant. If left alone, it will cover everything in my yard with no mercy! Unfortunately it especially ...Read More
This is a lovely annual vine to cover a structure or fence quickly. The flowers are light yellow, about an inch across, with the pods for...Read More
Our family, starting with my grandmother, have made a great Balsam Salve using this plant as a basis. I am looking for the seeds so that...Read More
This vine is a major pest in my yard. It covers everything. It's threatening my fruit trees. Does anybody know a good safe way to erad...Read More
This plant is used by many families of German ancestory here in Ohio as a medecine. I have found two recipes using the fruit of this pla...Read More
There is some confusion [around this plant] because both Momordica balsamina and Momordica charantia have the same common ...Read More
Though very pretty, and I still leave a few on the fence..The rest get pulled or sprayed.. It is a very noxious weed here in south GA..
Larkie
The seeds are brown covered with a red fleshy substance (pulpy aril) that tastes similar to watermelon. It is delicious, and may help th...Read More
In India, as bitter as it is, this plant is commonly eaten as a vegetable.
Also, it can bring down blood sugar levels in ...Read More
I think I am the only person that doesn't like these vines! They are invasive, and take over anywhere if not pulled up. I also think th...Read More
This plant is medicinal; we use it for the temporary relief of chronic skin rash. Also, you can chew the red sweet seeds (do not swallow.)
I live in Queensland, Australia and I first learnt about this plant by accident. We moved onto acreage about 4 months ago where the gard...Read More
Momordica belongs to the cucumber family, Cucurbitaceae. Momordica balsamina (aka Balsam Pear, Bitter Cucumber, La-Kwa, or Bitter ...Read More