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  1. snailflower, snail-flower, snail flower, snail bean, corkscrew flower, Vigna caracalla, Phaseolus caracallanoun

    perennial tropical American vine cultivated for its racemes of showy yellow and purple flowers having the corolla keel coiled like a snail shell; sometimes placed in genus Phaseolus

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  1. vigna caracalla

    Vigna caracalla, also known as snail vine, corkscrew vine, or shell vine, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family that is native to tropical regions in Latin America. It is often cultivated for its attractive and fragrant flowers that twist into a spiral or snail-shell like shape, inspiring its common names. This perennial vine prefers bright sunlight, well-drainable soil, and high humidity conditions. It has also been known to attract a multitude of pollinators, including butterflies.

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  1. Vigna caracalla

    Vigna caracalla is a leguminous vine from the family Fabaceae, originating in tropical South America and Central America. The species is named caracalla, a corruption of the Portuguese caracol, meaning snail. This perennial vine has fragrant flowers said to be reminiscent of hyacinths - with a distinctive curled shape, giving rise to the common names corkscrew vine, snail vine, snail creeper, or snail bean. This vine is hardy in zones 9 and above, liking full sun and consistently damp soil. It prefers high heat and humidity. In colder zones, it does well in a pot if it is overwintered inside. Thomas Jefferson called this plant "the most beautiful bean in the world".

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of vigna caracalla in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of vigna caracalla in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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