balloonvine

[US]/bəˈluːn ˈvaɪn/
[UK]/bəˈlun ˈvaɪn/

Translation

n.A tropical climbing plant (Cardiospermum halicacabum) with inflated fruit that resemble balloons, also known as balloon vine.

Example Sentences

the balloonvine is a common weed in many gardens.

gardeners often pull up balloonvine to protect other plants.

the black seeds of the balloonvine are used in traditional medicine.

children like to pop the inflated fruits of the balloonvine.

you can identify balloonvine by its distinctive paper-like capsule.

the balloonvine climbs over nearby shrubs using its tendrils.

controlling balloonvine is difficult because it grows very fast.

the balloonvine produces small white flowers in the summer.

this herbal tea contains dried balloonvine leaves.

the balloonvine is native to tropical regions but has spread widely.

we need to clear the balloonvine from the fence.

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