White inconspicuous flowers in summer, followed by downy, spherical, inflated, 3-angled balloon-like, straw-colored fruits containing black seeds, each with a heart-shaped white spot. Wonderful dried flower pod. Grows to 10 ft tall. Toothed leaves composed of 2 oblong leaflets. From Tropical India, Africa, and America.
Cardiospermum halicacabum Balloon Vine/Heart Seed/Winter Cherry
Description
White inconspicuous flowers in summer, followed by downy, spherical, inflated, 3-angled balloon-like, straw-colored fruits containing black seeds, each with a heart-shaped white spot. Wonderful dried flower pod. Grows to 10 ft tall. Toothed leaves composed of 2 oblong leaflets. From Tropical India, Africa, and America.
