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Fabaceae
Corkscrew Flower
Vigna caracalla
Whimsy and curiosity.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Vigna
- Native to
- Central America, South America
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- Perennial vine
- Height
- 300-600 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, fertile
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 9-11
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The flower petals are tightly coiled in a spiral, resembling a snail shell or corkscrew.
- It is also known as snail vine due to the distinctive spiral shape of its unopened flowers.
- Thomas Jefferson grew this vine at Monticello, calling it the most beautiful bean in the world.
- The flowers emit a strong, sweet fragrance reminiscent of hyacinth.
- Despite its tropical origins, it can be grown as an annual vine in temperate climates.
Color meanings
0
Playfulness
1
Creativity
2
Fascination