APIOS

(from api on, a pear; in reference to the form of the tubers of the root). O RD. Leguminosæ. An elegant little hardy twining perennial, easily trained into almost any shape. It must have a well-exposed, sunny position, and the soil should be of a warm or light sandy nature. Propagated by division of the tubers. IMG:7081556231692414330_i_092.jpg: F IG . 117. A PIOS TUBEROSA , showing Habit and Flower.