moonflower

plant, Ipomoea alba

Also known as: Calonyction aculeatum, Ipomoea alba, tropical white morning glory(Show More)

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The moonflower, scientifically known as Ipomoea alba, is a tropical plant belonging to the morning glory family. It is characterized by its large, fragrant, white flowers that bloom at night. This perennial climber is also referred to as the tropical white morning glory. The plant contains a milky juice that has been used to coagulate rubber. The moonflower is native to tropical America.12

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Ipomoea
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…the largest-flowering ipomoeas is the moonflower (tropical white morning glory; I. alba), a rampant perennial climber with 15-cm (6-inch) white, fragrant, night-blooming flowers. It contains a milky juice used for coagulating Castilla rubber.
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…the largest-flowering ipomoeas is the moonflower (tropical white morning glory; I. alba), a rampant perennial climber with 15-cm (6-inch) white, fragrant, night-blooming flowers. It contains a milky juice used for coagulating Castilla rubber.
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…the largest-flowering species is the moonflower (tropical white morning glory; I. alba), a rampant perennial climber with 15-cm (6-inch) white, fragrant, night-blooming flowers. It contains a milky juice that is used for coagulating Castilla rubber.
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…the largest-flowering species is the moonflower (tropical white morning glory; I. alba), a rampant perennial climber with 15-cm (6-inch) white, fragrant, night-blooming flowers. It contains a milky juice that is used for coagulating Castilla rubber.
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