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This is Argyreia nervosa vine. It is a invasive creeper that will climb as high as it can. Seeds may be toxic. Why don't you start with this entry :-), it is a common plant in Karachi but not many are aware of its name.

M Farooq wrote:This is Argyreia nervosa vine. It is a invasive creeper that will climb as high as it can. Seeds may be toxic. Why don't you start with this entry , it is a common plant in Karachi but not many are aware of its name.

Thx Farooq, Hmmmm let me see....
This was gifted to me by my friend, never thought it will also give flowers.. Have not seen much of this in Lahore-Rawalpindi region ...

i don't know the botanical name of this plant but local name is taiz gam (تیزگام)
it is easily available in Lahore.once i grow that vine and it spread very fast.i think thats y it is called taizgam.it is not expensive plant. 7 years ago i bought it in 25Rs.within 3 years my whole house cover with this vine.
it produce purple color flower similar to morning glory. one thing i notice that even in hot weather the plant leaf is cool when i touched.

Behzad SB please read the thread below mentioned your post is moved there
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