Cardiospermum
- noun
- /ˌkɑrdiəˈspɜrməm/
- Specialized
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Cardiospermum
- Botanists identified the plant as Cardiospermum due to the distinctive heart-shaped spot on its seeds.
Examples
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The Cardiospermum plant is known for its unique heart-shaped seeds.
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The climbing vines of Cardiospermum thrive in tropical climates around the world.
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Some traditional medicines use extracts from Cardiospermum for skin conditions.
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Have you seen a Cardiospermum vine growing in the garden?
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The climbing vines of Cardiospermum thrive in tropical climates, showcasing their heart-shaped seeds.
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Some traditional medicines utilize Cardiospermum extracts to help treat skin conditions.
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Botanists identified the plant as Cardiospermum because of the distinctive white spot on its seeds.
Synonyms
A climbing plant with woody stems and round seed pods like small balloons
A climbing plant with woody stems and large balloon-shaped seed pods
A climbing plant from the tropics in America and Africa with small seed pods like balloons often grown in gardens
Compounds
- Specialized
A climbing plant with thin leaves and round, balloon-like seed pods often grown for decoration
- Specialized
A fast-growing climbing plant with delicate vines and balloon-shaped seed pods
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cardiospermum comes from the Greek parts cardio- ('heart') and spermum ('seed'). It was named because the plant's seeds show a white, heart-shaped spot, so the name literally means 'heart seed' and helps you remember the plant.
