Name: greene Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b) I have no use for internet bullies!
Sorry, I was busy and missed this thread. I also think it may be the M. charantia. The M. balsamina has longer spines than the M. charantia.
Here is Eat the Weeds article: http://www.eattheweeds.com/bit...
Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith"