Texas Gardening: Spring Central TX RU April 27 pictures, 1 by rouxcrew

rouxcrew wrote:
Hey girls, my mystery vine has started blooming, I sent in a request for an i.d. and got one, and I know where it came from too. It is a Canavalia gladiata, or sword bean. Apparently it comes from India and with proper prep can be eaten. But I also read that it can be toxic so I am just going to enjoy it. Some have purple flowers, but ours will be pale pink. AND THEY SMELL WONDERFUL!
Can't wait for more to bloom, they are climbing up one side of the front steps and are threatening to close them off. I could see these making a "fort" for kids, or covering a pergola.
Seedpicker must have given it to me at the spring RU over a year ago. Or someone who got them from her. Oh well, I am happy to know what it is and to have plenty of seed. Did I mention that they smell great? Lol.