Cardiospermum halicacabum
Heart Pea
Tropical regions of South America

Climbing annual
 
5 often clawed petals with a scale at their base which conceals the nectary. The fruit is an inflated capsule which contains pea-sized black seeds with a heart shaped white spot.
 
Alternate, pinnately compound leaves - Climbs by tentrils
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
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