Chinese Lantern plants are quite remarkable. They have a ball inside the leaf that looks whole. I wonder what the purpose of the ball is. Is it for storing nutrients? Or is it for attracting pollinators? Or is it for defense against predators? This plant is a member of the pea family and is a native of Southeast Asia. It is a perennial vine that can grow up to 10 feet long. It has compound leaves that are pinnately divided into 5 to 7 leaflets. The flowers are borne in clusters on long stalks and are white, pink, or purple. The fruit is a pod that contains several seeds.
Here is some links for more info:
- Wikipedia - Chinese Lantern - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkekengi
- DuckGoGo - Chinese Lantern Image Search Results - https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Chinese+Lantern+plant+info&ia=images&iax=images
- Spruce - Chinese Lantern - https://www.thespruce.com/chinese-lantern-plants-2132369
- Gardeners World - Chinese Lantern - https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-grow-chinese-lantern-plant-physalis-alkekengi/
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