Loughmiller, Campbell and Lynn
Ipomoea pes-caprae (L.) R. Br.
Railroad vine, Goat-foot morning glory, Bayhops, Beach morning glory
Convolvulaceae (Morning-Glory Family)
A
vine with a creeping
stem but erect flower stalks with purple or reddish-pink funnel-shaped flowers.
Introduced from the West Indies, this showy
vine sometimes grows across beaches almost to waters edge. The species name, meaning goats foot, refers to the shape of the leaf.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Vine Size Notes: Climber
Leaf: Green
Flower:
Fruit: Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , HI , LA , MS , PA , SC , TX
Native Distribution: Georgia and Florida west to Texas.
Native Habitat: Coastal sand dunes.
USDA Native Status: L48(N), HI(N), PR(N), VI(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Last Update: 2008-07-18
