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Some kind of a gourd?

sophiera
9 years ago

A mysterious plant sprouted in my pot a long time ago. I let it grow to see what it is.

And to my surprise it's some kind of a spindly tendril plant!
It had two tiny bulbs at the base of the leaves. I remember seeing this plant as a herb but then I didn't read it in detail.

Comments (7)

  • sophiera
    Original Author
    9 years ago

    close up of the littler orbs

  • OldDutch (Zone 4 MN)
    9 years ago

    Not like any gourd I ever saw. Ever seen it bloom?

  • sophiera
    Original Author
    9 years ago

    Nope, it's still too young to bloom.

  • stimpy926
    9 years ago

    Looks like a Mandevilla to me

  • saltcedar
    9 years ago

    Orbs are extra-floral nectaries and serve as egg mimics.

    Here is a link that might be useful: Passiflora extrafloral-nectaries

  • sophiera
    Original Author
    9 years ago

    Wow, A mandevilla?! I can't wait to see it bloom now! :D

  • saltcedar
    9 years ago

    Mandevilla twines, no tendrils.