Genus Cardiospermum (Noun)
Meaning
Tendril-climbing herbs or shrubs whose seeds have a white heart-shaped spot.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Cardiospermum is a group of tendril-climbing herbs or shrubs that are commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.
- Cardiospermum halicacabum, also known as balloon vine, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Cardiospermum.
- The seeds of the genus Cardiospermum are characterized by a distinctive white heart-shaped spot, which is thought to be an adaptation to attract birds and other animals to disperse the seeds.
- Plants in the genus Cardiospermum are often used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and rheumatism.
- The genus Cardiospermum is part of the family Sapindaceae, which also includes other well-known plants such as lychee and rambutan.