bladder-flower

Araujia sericifera is a perennial vine in the Apocynaceae family, native to South America. It was first described in 1817 by Félix de Avelar Brotero. The species is commonly referred to as bladderflower and is also known by alternative names such as white bladderflower, cruel vine, and moth vine. It is distributed across Açores, Madeira, Portugal, and other regions including Brazil, France, Belgium, and South Africa. The plant is sometimes called by the synonym Araujia hortorum, particularly in New Zealand. It is a climbing species that has been reported in various parts of Europe and North Africa. The plant's common names reflect its appearance and growth habit, including references to its bladder-like fruits and its use in gardens.