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Momordica spinosa

Momordica spinosa (Gilg) Chiov.
Momordica spinosa
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Momordica spinosa is a species in the Cucurbitaceae family, native to Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia. It was published in 1916 and belongs to the genus Momordica.

Description

Momordica spinosa (Gilg) Chiov. is a member of the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. It is found in the countries of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia. The species was formally described in 1916 and is part of the Momordica genus, which includes various climbing plants commonly known as bitter melons or cucurbits.

Distribution

Ethiopia · Kenya · Somalia

Synonyms

Kedrostis brevispinosaKedrostis spinosaMomordica brevispinosa

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