Loughmiller, Campbell and Lynn
Ipomoea sagittata Poir.
Saltmarsh morning-glory, Salt-marsh morning glory
Convolvulaceae (Morning-Glory Family)
A climbing
vine with smooth stems and pink or bright purple funnel-shaped flowers
solitary or in clusters of 2-3.
The leaves of this southern
vine resemble those of the Arrowheads; both derive their names from the Latin word
sagitta (arrow). The very large, high-climbing Manroot, or Man-of-the-earth (
I. pandurata), which has white flowers with deep purple throats, is very abundant in the Midwest.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Vine Size Notes: Climber
Flower:
Fruit: Bloom Information
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC , TX
Native Distribution: North Carolina south to Florida; west to Texas.
Native Habitat: Sandy soil, particularly brackish.
USDA Native Status: L48(N) 2012-10-17
