Can you help me identify this vine from my garden?

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  1. Arial

    Arial Member

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    I am completely new to gardening and am having a tough time identifying this vine i found growing in my yard. I have tried to take other pictures but my camera is not working right.

    The vine itself is very thin with leaves and oval shaped balls growing off of it. The ovals start green and turn black. When you sqeeze the oval's a ton of seeds come out.

    Thank you
     

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  2. Rima

    Rima Active Member

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    Some kind of ivy (Hedera)?
     
    Rima, Aug 25, 2006
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    How about kiwi vine. actinidia.
     
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  4. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    It's a cucurbit (gourd, pumpkin, cucumber, etc) of some sort
     
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  6. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    The tendrils are fairly diagnostic of something in the Cucurbitaceae. However, it would be helpful if you shared where in the US you reside.
     
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