species 30,077 observations
Bitter Melon
Momordica charantia
Field notes
Supports All
34
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Cucumber Moth, Eggplant Webworm Moth, Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moth, Stalk Borer Moth
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Great Kiskadee, Tropical Kingbird, Smooth-billed Ani, Gray Kingbird
14
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Three-spotted Skipper, Banded Peacock, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Queen
16
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil
- Organic
- Resists
- Humidity
- Habit
- Climbing
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.