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Synonym

Vigna caracalla

snail vine

Other common names
corkscrew flower
snail bean
see moresnail flower
Synonyms
Vigna caracalis
Vigna caracalla
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Botanical details
Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Cochliasanthus

Name status

Correct

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