Momordica charantia
Bitter melon at Mossman Gorge, QLD
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| Momordica charantia | StewartJasonP | 24 Apr 2026 | |
| Momordica charantia | StewartJasonP | 24 Apr 2026 |
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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
- StewartJasonP Recorded by
- 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
- Yes Fruiting
- Yes Fruits growing still, ≥95% unripe
Collections
- Au rain forest and swamp forest plants, incl. phenology – JasonPStewartNMsnc2016 NatureMapr Climbers Climbers & Mistletoes Plants Momordica charantia
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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4 / 7
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