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Could anyone tell me what this is....?

statius

By Statius

United Kingdom Gb

Spotted a strange pink fruit on a climbing plant, about 2 metres high, in my parents' garden (in London, UK)...never noticed it before, there are two of them, about 15-20cm long...very odd, would love to know what it is!



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That will be the seed pod of the Chocolate Vine
Akebia quinnata,
It has small dark chocolate xcented flowers.
Grows easily from seed

12 Sep, 2009

 

Wonderful, thanks!

12 Sep, 2009

 

Is it edible?

13 Sep, 2009

 

Nope sorry! just called chocolate as its smells of it

14 Sep, 2009

How do I say thanks?

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