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Momordica chanrantia is a member of the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) family, and is therefore a relative of squash, watermelon, muskmelon and cucumber. In the United States varieties will just be listed as bitter melon, balsam pear, or fu kwa.
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Google PR: Buttoning can occur in young plants beyond the juvenile stage if they are exposed to several days of cold temperatures. Buttoning can also be caused by insufficient water, a shortage of nitrogen, excessive salt, or weed competition.
Details Hits: 0 Votes: 0 Ratings: Reviews: Google PR: Broccoli leaves and cauliflower leaves are very similar, especially in the immature stage. However, broccoli leaves tend to be blue-green in color (compared to the bright green cauliflower leaves).
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Peppers are high in vitamin C and range from sweet bells (left, top) to pungent jalapeno chiles (left, bottom above). The spiciness is due to the chemical capsaicin. The hottest chiles are habaneros (right, bottom above) and related scotch bonnets from the Caribbean basin.
Details Hits: 1 Votes: 0 Ratings: Reviews: Google PR: Coconut Robert E. Paull1 and Saichol Ketsa2 1 Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 2 Department of Horticulture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand Scientific Name and Introduction: Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.
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