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This is Momordica charantia
It's in the Cucumber family
It's an invasive exotic, it's seeds are quite toxic,
But its fruit has potential to be used medicinally.
BioMed Research International - Effects of Momordica charantia L. on the Blood Rheological Properties in Diabetic Patients
Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson
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