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Herbarium specimen: Momordica charantia

Taxon:Cucurbitaceae: Momordica charantia L. ("Balsam-pear")
Collected by:Prof. Loran C Anderson
Collection date:9/7/2009
Locality:Florida (USA), Leon County, Tallahassee, (30° 47′ 33.36″ N 84° 24′ 45.00″ W), Locally common amongst other vines (Campsis, Lonicera, Parthenocissus, Smilax, Vitis and Wisteria) on chain-link fence bordering stormwater retention site, NW side of Armistead Rd just SW of Woodgate Way in Tallahassee
Institution:Florida State University (FSU)
Accession number:64000
Image:Momordica charantia herbarium specimen from Tallahassee, Leon County in 2009 by Prof. Loran C Anderson.
collector's number:24604
fruits/flowers:mature flowers
notes:Second known naturalized population in country.

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Documented by hollyrebecca on 5th May 2015.

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