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plant vine identity

22 years ago

Many years ago I was given some seeds to a vine which I believe came for New Zeland or thereabouts.

The seed pod was dark brown in color with a velvet coating.

It produced a vine that had flowers similar to a wisteria plant. The vine had large glossy leaves and grew to a great height. I lost the seed in a move several years ago and would like to reestablish them in my yard here in Texas.

I would appreciate the name , source, or seed itself if possible..

Thank You for your attention

Rudy Klecka RPh (retired)

Victoria Texas 77904 USA

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Comments (2)

yvonnej
22 years ago
Hi Cant think off hand which vine it may be but will look in the books. What colour was the flower?
hortie
21 years ago
Could it be Australia's Native Sasparilla/Native Wisteria - Hardenbergia violacea. It's leaves are glossy but not what I would call large. - hope it is what you are after!
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