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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: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems erect to ascending, up to about 3 feet long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Purple
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AL , AZ , NM , TX
Native Habitat: Plains, pine forests, oak woodlands.

Web Reference

Webref 75 - Southwest Desert Flora (2020) Southwest Desert Flora
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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