Snail vine, also called Corkscrew vine blossoms (Vigna - TopicsExpress



          

Snail vine, also called Corkscrew vine blossoms (Vigna caracalla) Thomas Jefferson called this plant the most beautiful bean in the world. (Thomas Jefferson was a founding father and the third president of the United States from 1801–1809.) Vigna caracalla is a leguminous vine from the family Fabaceae, originating in tropical South America and Central America. The species is named caracalla, a corruption of the Portuguese caracol, meaning snail. This perennial vine (when grown in a climate without frost) has fragrant flowers said to be reminiscent of hyacinths - with a distinctive curled shape, giving rise to the common names corkscrew vine, snail vine, snail creeper, or snail bean. This vine is hardy in zones 9 and above, liking full sun and consistently damp soil. It prefers high heat and humidity. In colder zones, it does well in a pot if it is overwintered inside.
Posted on: Sat, 15 Nov 2014 04:16:22 +0000

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