Names and Myths

Amphicarpa  Greek amphi of both kinds, and carpos fruit.

 bracteata bracted

Natural history / Folklore

Three seeded pods are born above ground and one seeded pods are born from apetalous flowers underground. These underground seeds are good when cooked.³²

Description

Twining vine with three leaflets. Flower stalk arising from leaf axils. Flowers in short drooping clusters.