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More than 2100 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Legumes, Milkworts, and Allies of Zihuatanejo
ORDER FABALES
Callingard Vine
Entada polystachya
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Legumes, Milkworts, and Allies (Order Fabales)
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Legumes (Family Fabaceae)
Flowers by Colour
The Callingcard Vine (Entada polystachya) is a vigorous, woody tropical liana (climbing vine) from the pea family, famous for its incredibly long, segmented seed pods, sometimes over a meter, containing large, heart-shaped seeds that float, aiding dispersal. It features lush, feathery leaves and small, creamy-white flowers, draping over rainforest trees for support, and is known for its fast growth, ornamental appeal, and traditional medicinal uses in the Americas.

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