Anybody know what this vine is?

11 years ago

I found this growing in an old pot in my backyard that still had potting soil in it. The vine had started to climb a bit on the side of the house. I'm very curious to know what this could be.

Comments (8)

tiarella
11 years ago
This looks like a vine I am trying to identify also and it was given to me by a friend who called it monkey balls vine! I am looking for a proper botanical name so I can learn growing conditions, ect.
luvsgrtdanes
11 years ago
Did you see any flowers?
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kayjones
11 years ago
Air potato aka monkey ball vine, botanically known as Dioscorea bulbifera - is a terribly invasive vine in warmer climates - plant with care.
dreamweavermw
Original Author
11 years ago
I didn't see any flowers until yesterday. Now, I've noticed a few small purple flowers.
luvsgrtdanes
11 years ago
Most likely morning glory, I. purpurea

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dreamweavermw
Original Author
11 years ago
I didn't see any flowers until yesterday. Now, I've noticed a few small purple flowers.
Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
11 years ago
Pic of the flowers?
karyn1
11 years ago
I'm also thinking some type of morning glory. A pic of the flowers would definitely help. The I. purpureas I've seen have blooms at least a couple inches across. Air potato blooms are tiny and white and like the previous poster mentioned can be horribly invasive.