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Thunbergia fragrans Roxb.

Photo by okiegirl85
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Field Notes

Description:

Thunbergia fragrans is a perennial climber and is native to India and Southern Asia but widespread in the tropics including Florida[2] Hawaii,[3] Australia,[4] New Caledonia, French Polynesia,[5] Caribbean[6] and Indian Ocean islands,[7] southern Africa and Central America[8]

In many places it is considered as an invasive species. Despite its name, the flowers are not fragrant but the plant puts out a scent from the vine or leaves.

Habitat:

I found this vine growing roadside on a small side street between businesses and residences in Valrico, Florida.

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I have corrected the spelling of fragrans and also made the f in lower case. I hope you did not mind.

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