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Cardiospermum halicacabum

Also known as Balloon Vine and Heartseed, this fast growing 10’ tall annual uses tendrils to tightly wrap around any point of contact like a fence, trellis or mailbox.. The green tri-part foliage is complemented by petite white flowers. The flowers give way to showy papery green inflated seed pods resembling balloons or lanterns. When the balloons are popped, each contains three black seeds with a white heart embossed or tattooed on it.

Happy Valentine's Day!


Jim Baines

 
  Heart seeds
Heart seeds
Giving a packet of balloon vine seeds to your sweetheart is a Victorian way of showing affection or a frugal way to send a message to your Valentine.

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Giving a packet of balloon vine seeds to your sweetheart is a Victorian way of showing affection or a frugal way to send a message to your Valentine.


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February 15, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  Wow! This is such a brilliant entry for Valentines' Day! Gorgeous photography, and I think if I ever received such a gift, I would feel the most loved person on the planet! The seeds remind me of "Yin" and "Yang" too...which makes them even more romantic!


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February 15, 2011

 
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  Very interesting info and great captures, Jim. Excellent details and light.


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February 15, 2011

 

Ron McEwan
  Good morning neighbor. Jim this is one fantastic presentation the photograph is exceptional in its detail and crisp color.


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February 15, 2011

 

Jack Gaskin
  Sharp & w/great detail & DOF. Save the Green for St Patty's Day.
As always wonderful info ...

Happy Shooting
Jack


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February 15, 2011

 

Steve J. Schoolcraft
  I've seen these, but they didn't look as great as you made them look. Nice job!


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March 21, 2011

 
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