Momordica rostrata

Strange African caudiciform from the Cucumber Family. Large furrowed lump with vigorous summer-growing vine & yellow flowers and beautiful fruit if pollinated. Keep drier in winter, but will most likely remain in leaf.

4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.

Typical caudex, leafless in winter.

Shows the vine, the unripe fruit, and the ripe fruit.

Momordica rostrata

Strange African caudiciform from the Cucumber Family. Large furrowed lump with vigorous summer-growing vine & yellow flowers and beautiful fruit if pollinated. Keep drier in winter, but will most likely remain in leaf.

4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.

Typical caudex, leafless in winter.

Shows the vine, the unripe fruit, and the ripe fruit.