Cardiospermum

RHS Plant Profile
heartseed

Other common names

heartseed, hedge pea, Indian heart

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Sapindaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
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