Yes Momordica dioica, the real Meetha Karela Sometimes the name meetha karela is also used for Cyclanthera pedata and even Sechium edule (Chayote squash) both now grown in hills. There was a long discussion when a plant was uploaded under the name Meetha Karela.
-- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://www.gurcharanfamily.com/ http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 9:36 AM, Mani Nair <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear friends, > > Sending photos of Spine gourd. > > Hindi : Kantola, Meetha karela > Marathi - Kartuli > Place : Bhopar gaon > Habitat : Wild > > It's available in the market for a short period during rain season. > > Regards, > Mani > > > -- > > > > --
