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Ipomoea capillacea
Ipomoea capillacea (Kunth) G. Don
Purple Morning-glory, Purple Morning Glory, Purple Morningglory
Convolvulaceae (Morning-glory family)
Synonym(s): Convolvulus capillaceus, Ipomoea muricata
USDA Symbol: IPCA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems erect to ascending, up to about 3 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AL , AZ , NM , TXNative Habitat: Plains, pine forests, oak woodlands.
Web Reference
Webref 75 - Southwest Desert Flora (2020) Southwest Desert FloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Ipomoea capillacea in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Ipomoea capillacea in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ipomoea capillacea
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-03-30Research By: CBR