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Ipomoea pubescens

Ipomoea pubescens Lam.

Silky Morning-glory, Morning Glory, Morningglory

Convolvulaceae (Morning-glory family)

Synonym(s): Ipomoea heterophylla

USDA Symbol: IPPU3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Vine
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems trailing or twining, up to about 6 feet long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue , Violet
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM , TX
Native Habitat: Rocky areas, stream beds, mesas, plains, oak woodlands.

Web Reference

Webref 68 - CalPhotos (2020) University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Ipomoea pubescens in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Ipomoea pubescens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ipomoea pubescens

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-03-30
Research By: CBR

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