A balloon vine

[Satish Phadke]

Cardiospermum halicacabum
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This balloon vine is commonly observed in many open spaces. I had earlier seen the triangular balloon shaped fruits but yesterday was able to capture its flowers.
Native of tropical America.
Family: Sapindaceae
Dr Satish Phadke
http:// satishphadke.blogspot.com

[Swagat]

Dear all,

 

'Cardiospermum halicacabum' is called 'Kapalphodi' 'कपाळफोडी' in Marathi.

 

Regards,

 

~Swagat

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2009/10/5 Satish Phadke <phadke...@gmail.com>

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'I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do.' - Helen Keller