Bitter Cucumber (Momordica Foetida) is a perennial vine in the Cucurbitaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-12. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Momordica foetida is a perennial climbing vine native to tropical Africa, closely related to the bitter melon and balsam apple.