Accession #: 199200531
Accession Date: 1992-12-31
Common name: Potato Vine, Paradise Flower
Family: Solanaceae
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Country of Origin: Costa Rica
Description: This robust evergreen or semi- evergreen vine to 20 ft (6 m) has a few hooked spines. The 8 in (20 cm) leaves are very variable, simple or divided. The hanging flowerheads of lilac flowers are up to 6 in (15 cm) across, occurring in summer.
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USDA Zone: 8b-11
Source: Anderson/Duke Univ.
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