This five leafed vine lends itself to the Japanese name: Akebi. It was originally named Akeru, meaning “open fruit” since the fruit splits open on its own. Both names are appropriate. The common name is often Chocolate Vine because the edible flowers are chocolate scented! Copyright 2026 Pamela BreitbergIn the U.S. Chocolate Vine is used a decorative, quickly spreading vine. Read more about this vine here. Copyright 2026 Pamela Breitberg