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Callaeum

Botanical name: Callaeum

Callaeum

Botanical name: Callaeum

Description

Callaeum grow in warm, sunny locations, often cultivated as flowering vines in gardens and prized for their easy care once established. The plants produce small clusters of flowers in the spring and summer but can occasionally bloom into the fall. They spread seeds contained in small pods that resemble butterflies when split open.

Species of Callaeum

Hillyhock

Hillyhock (Callaeum macropterum) is a perennial twining vine that will grow from 4.5 to 9 m long. It blooms from late spring into early fall with yellow flowers that have delicate, ruffled edges. Blossoms attract bees. Produces winged seeds whose wings resemble butterflies. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil.

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Vascular plants

Class

Dicotyledons

Order

Nances, spurges, willows and allies

Family

Barbados cherry

Genus

Callaeum

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