General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Plant Height: Twines and climbs 8 to 10 feet or more
Fruit: Showy
Edible to birds
Fruiting Time: Fall
Late fall or early winter
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Medicinal Herb
Vegetable
Edible Parts: Leaves
Seeds or Nuts
Fruit
Eating Methods: Raw
Cooked
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Pollinators: Bees
Various insects
Miscellaneous: Monoecious

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Common names
  • Balsam Pear
  • Bitter Gourd
  • Bitter Cucumber
  • La-Kwa

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Location: Brown City, MI
Date: July 4th
Location: Brown City, MI
Discussion Threads about this plant
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Very exotic-looking... by lovesblooms Feb 6, 2015 2:36 PM 1

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