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Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Cardiospermum
- Genus description
A genus of around 14 species of herbaceous vines, native to tropical regions of America, Africa and India. The foliage is finely cut and hairy, with twining tendrils and insignificant white flowers. Seed capsules are inflated, which is why plants within this genus are also known as the 'balloon vine'
- Name status
Correct
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