Bitter melon at Mossman Gorge, QLD
Identification history
| Momordica charantia | 24 Apr 2026 | JasonPStewart | ||
| Momordica charantia | 24 Apr 2026 | JasonPStewart |
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_Momordica charantia_ introduced alien fruiting vine .
Cane paddock edge, beside lowland floodplain River side remnant and regrowth rain forest, fruit nearing ripe and background foliage (shown here) .
Mossman floodplain, cane paddock edge just up the bank from Mossman River near the cane train crossing .
2015 November 15th 5-56 pm .
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Location information
- Coordinates 145.369864-16.450647
- Places Mossman Gorge, QLD
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 15 Nov 2015 05:56 PM Recorded on
- JasonPStewart Recorded by
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Collections
Au rain forest and swamp forest plants, incl. phenology – JasonPStewartNMsnc2016 NatureMapr Latest Climbers Climbers & Mistletoes Plants Momordica charantia
Additional information
- 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
- True Fruiting
- True Fruits growing still, ≥95% unripe
Species information
- Momordica charantia Scientific name
- Bitter melon Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Major weed or pest
- Up to 10.32m Recorded at altitude
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