What is the English name for bitter gourd vegetables?
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Botanically known as *Momordica charantia*, bitter gourd is a tropical vine widely cultivated across Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit. In English, this vegetable is most commonly referred to as **bitter melon**. However, depending on the region and context, it may also be called bitter squash, balsam pear, or bitter cucumber.
