White Pearl Bitter Melon is a rare hybrid species of bitter melon that is prized for its pure white, bumpy-warted skin resembling white pearls. White Pearl grows light-green and ripens to white, and further ripens to orange-yellow when left on the vine. Bitter melon is a tropical vine that belongs to the gourd family, widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. Bitter melon originated in India and was introduced into China in the 14th century. It is used for both culinary and medicinal properties to treat treat diabetes, cancer, viral infections, and immune disorders.

Also Known As: "Bitter Gourd," "Bitter Squash," "Balsam Pear," "Kyushu," "Karela," "Goya," "Paval," or "Ampalaya".