common morning glory
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Morning glories are herbaceous twining vines or shrubs belonging to the genus Ipomoea in the family Convolvulaceae. They are cultivated for their showy, trumpet-shaped flowers and attractive leaves.12
The common morning glory (I. purpurea) is an annual vine with heart-shaped leaves and purple, pink, or white flowers. It has become a troublesome weed in parts of North America but is also grown ornamentally.1
Other notable species include the heavenly blue morning glory (I. violacea), known for its blue to purplish flowers and seeds containing alkaloids similar to LSD, traditionally used by Mexico's Zapotec people. The moonflower (I. alba) features large, white, night-blooming flowers and its milky juice is used in rubber production. The genus also includes the important food crop, the sweet potato (I. batatas).13
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IpomoeaMajor speciesCommon morning glory (I. purpurea), an annual vine that bears heart-shaped leaves and purple, pink, or white flowers about 7 cm (3 inches) across, has become a troublesome weed in parts of southeastern North America. It is cultivated in many places.
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Common morning glory (I. purpurea), an annual vine that bears heart-shaped leaves and purple, pink, or white flowers about 7 cm (3 inches) across, has become a troublesome weed in parts of southeastern North America. It is grown as an ornamental in many places.
Read MoreCommon morning glory (I. purpurea), an annual vine that bears heart-shaped leaves and purple, pink, or white flowers about 7 cm (3 inches) across, has become a troublesome weed in parts of southeastern North America. It is grown as an ornamental in many places.
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