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Scientific name: Antigonon leptopus
Common names: Coral Vine, Coral Vine, Chain of Love, Hearts on a Chain, Coral Bells, Queen’s Jewels,Chinese Love Vine, San Miquelito Vine, Coralita, Confederate Vine, Sandwich Island Creeper, Honolulu Creeper, Mexican Creeper, Rose of Montana Vine.
Chinese name: 珊瑚藤 [Shānhú téng], Malay/Indonesian name: Air Mata Pengantin or A Bride’s Tears [of happiness?]

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Antigonon leptopus is a fast growing climbing vine that holds via tendrils. It has cordate [heart shaped], sometimes triangular leaves, it forms underground tubers and large rootstocks, it is a prolific seed producer.

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It grows all over town through hedgesovers, arbors, pergolas, and walls. The white variety is Antigonon leptopus Alba. Pink or white both have pretty heart shaped flowers, leaves and fruit pods 🙂