Cardiospermum

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Read about Cardiospermum in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Cardiospermum (Greek, heart-seed, from the white heart-shaped spot on the round black seed; hence the plant was thought a cure for heart diseases). Sapindaceae. Tendril-climbing tropical herbs. Leaves alternate, biternate; lfts. coarsely serrate: fls. small, white, polygamous or dioecious, in axillary racemes or corymbs; sepals and petals 4, in pairs; stamens 8; ovary 3-celled, followed by a membranous caps. — A dozen species widely distributed. The most popular is the interesting balloon-vine, which is a rapid-growing, woody perennial, behaving as an annual, curious for its inflated seed-vessels. Prop. by seeds. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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