I Need Help Identifying a vine?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by monstermcgee, Jul 27, 2008.

  1. monstermcgee

    monstermcgee Member

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    PLEASE! This vine can't possibly be this hard to name. 12 to 14 little irregular purple flowers...in bunches. Small oval leaves that alternate running up the vine...there are tendrils so it can climb. Not too long but im not sure exactly...I wishI had a pic. oh! the seed pods are like small pea pods with round brown or black seeds in them.
    Thanks :)
     
  2. tipularia

    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Without a photo I guess Vicia
     
  3. joclyn

    joclyn Rising Contributor

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    vinca doesn't bloom at this time and the flowers are singular, nor does it produce pods.

    we really need a pic to be able to give an id.
     
  4. Weekend Gardener

    Weekend Gardener Active Member 10 Years

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    tipularia meant vicia, not vinca.

    But description of the leaves doesn't fit those of vicia species. Description of the flowers and seed pods seem to fit though. I agree, some pictures would be helpful.
     
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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    I said Vicia, and I thought they might think the leaflets were individual leaves even though they wouldn't be alternate..
     
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    joclyn Rising Contributor

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    sorry! i misread what you said, tipularia!!
     
  7. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Agree with Vicia.
     
  8. monstermcgee

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    Thank you guys!! It was this Vicia but there alot of variaties. I found one like mine though :()
    thanks again!
     
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