what is it by rrt

what is it

OK, here is the story. This past January we (my wife and I) went to Florida for a couple of weeks. We went to a Botanical Garden and this pod was on the ground in the walk-way. Of course I didn't want anyone to stumble on it so I picked it up. Then somehow it fell into my pocket. After getting home I showed it to a few people and also looked on the Internet to see what it was. Eventually I put it into a drawer and forgot about it. About four months later my wife said look at this. Pod on the left (tennis ball for perspective) Yes it had started to grow. The picture on the right side is one the several leaves. It is a vine plant, and just growing inside. The vine is now about ten feet long. Now I am wondering if it is something I should have in my house, will it strangle me in my sleep some night. I would like to know WHAT IS IT, if anyone out there knows. Thank you in advance for your help
Looks like it is something called an Air Potato. Most sites say it is highly invasive and poisonous if you eat it.

http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/node/133
http://www.myakkariver.org/AirPot.html
July 18th, 2010  
Goodness what a story!! Still this pic has been viewed a few times now hopefully more people will be able to recognise the monster :)
July 19th, 2010  
Thanks for your comment on "About Me." I am with the Assemblies of God World Missions based in Springfield, MO. I am ordained with the General Council of the Assemblies of God.
July 19th, 2010  
Wow, it looks like invasion of the body snatchers! Yipes! =)
July 19th, 2010  
thanks to all
July 19th, 2010  
Will it strangle you in your sleep.... you are funny!
September 10th, 2010  
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