Bitter melon isn't its only name. There are many nick-names, including bitter gourd, carilla plant, wild cucumber, African cucumber, karela, and its medicinal herb name in china, Kuguazi. Bitter melon is science-friendly. Bitter melon is native to almost all tropical climates . It is common in Africa, China, the Far East, India, Brazil, the Caribbean, etc.
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