Description

The fruit has a very bumpy exterior with a long oval shape. The color of the fruit is usually eaten with a green exterior but is also eaten as it begins to change to yellow. The skin of the fruit is crunchy like a cucumber with a juicy interior.

For Your Pet

Also known as Bitter Melon, Balsam Pear is toxic to your pets including seeds and outer rind of fruit.

Warning

Balsam pear is poisonous to your pet. Never feed Balsam pear to your rabbit and other small pets.

Resources

If you believe that your pet has been poisoned immediately call your vet or one of the animal poison control hotlines on this list.

Resource Links

Poison Control Hotlines to Contact if You Suspect Pet Poisoning