Momordica balsamina (100 seeds)

Momordica balsamina (100 seeds)

Family: Cucurbitaceae

It is a tendril-bearing vine native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has pale yellow, deeply veined flowers and round, somewhat warty, bright orange fruits. When ripe, the fruits burst apart, revealing numerous seeds covered with a brilliant scarlet, extremely sticky coating.

Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in summer.

Locality: Bloemfontein. Harvest: February 2024