Description
Balloon vine grows up to 8 feet with noticeable green fruit that resemble inflated capsules with pointed tips.The leaves are made up of nine leaflets, which have toothed margins and are dark green in color.
Pest image (all)

Scientific name
Cardiospermum halicacabum
Pest photo source
Michael Jordan, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, bugwood.org
Weed type
broadleaf
Production period
Preharvest
Weed life cycle
summer annual
Crop type