<P> Antigonon leptopus is a fast - growing climbing vine that holds via tendrils , and is able to reach 25 ft or more in length . It has cordate ( heart shaped ) , sometimes triangular leaves 21⁄2 to 71⁄2 cm long the flowers are borne in panicles , clusted along the rachis producing pink or white flowers from spring to autumn , it forms underground tubers and large rootstocks , it is a prolific seed producer , the seeds float on water , the fruit and seeds are eaten and spread by a wide range of animals such as pigs , raccoons and birds . The tubers will resprout if it is cut back or damaged by frost . </P>
vine with heart shaped leaves and white flowers
Antigonon leptopus