Balloon vine seed capsules - Cardiospermum grandiflorum
Reproduction and dispersal
Cardiospermum grandiflorum reproduces by seeds, which are transported by wind and water, mostly while attached to membranous inner walls of the fruit.
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''Cardiospermum grandiflorum'', commonly known as balloon vine, heart pea or heart seed, is a species of climbing plant native to eastern Argentina and Brazil. It was described by Olof Swartz and is in the family Sapindaceae. The species can grow over 10 m long and it has small white flowers.
Similar species: Sapindales
Uploaded Jan 10, 2020. Captured Jan 9, 2020 15:38 in Chellaston Reserve, 70 Chellaston St, Camden NSW 2570, Australia.