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Family Cucurbitacea
Latin name: Momordica charantia L. Common names: balsam pear,balsam apple,cerasee bush,archucha,balsamina,achochilla,pepinillo,cunde amor,melao de Sao Caetano,carcilla Vine, climbs by tendrils. Leaves are alternate, soft and lightly hairy. Leaves are deeply lobed with five lobes. (Length about 3 cm) Yellow flowers arise from leaf axils as do tendrils. Flower has five petals, bright orange small cluters of pistils and stamen at center. (Diameter about 1.5 cm) Pods are oval tapering to a point with rows of little spikes, green turning orange as they mature. Exploded pods show bright orange peels and four red seeds. Inside is sticky. Pod length (about 2.5 cm) Stem is hairy, very hairy at terminal end. Found growing on fence along main road in full sun. Among many attractions offered on flights usa, to attract tourists to explore the regions rich with flora like balsam pear, Dendrosicyos, Fevillea, Alsomitra Zanonia Siolmatra and a lot more is discount airline tickets.These tourists are very apprecaitive of the the exotic kalahari resort with distinct African theme as much as they are for Jacuzzi suites at atlantis resort. A quite considerable share is held by the reno hotels that sit on the exact location where Reno began. The building now houses apartments and studios for artists, and is listed on the big listings of worthwhile places. Additional resources: Version 1.5DEV © 1998,2005 Honeylocust Media Systems, Contact: paul@honeylocust.com | ||