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Cochliasanthus
''Cochliasanthus 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.〔Giovanni Battista Triumfetti, Observationes de Ortu ac Vegetatione Plantarum (1685) pp.93-96〕〔Paul Amman, Hortus Bosianus (1686) p. 27〕 This perennial〔 vine (when grown in a climate without frost) 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, snailflower or snail bean. It is the only member of the genus ''Cochliasanthus'' and was formerly considered to belong to the genus ''Vigna''.
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".〔(Monticello - Caracalla Bean ). "Description, history, growth, and availability for sale"〕
==Consumption==
Some data indicates some edible properties to this plant - specifically the flowers - but this should be verified from a reputable source before attempting. The seeds, which are technically beans, could be edible.〔http://www.sunnygardens.com/garden_plants/phaseolus/phaseolus_0317.php〕 Parts of the true Corkscrew plant might be poisonous.〔"Corkscrew Vine" http://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/p-1338-corkscrew-vine.aspx〕
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