Saltmarsh Morning-Glory (Ipomoea sagittata) Poiret, 1789

 

Synonyms: Ipomoea sagittifolia, Convolvulus sagittifolius, Convolvulus speciosus, Convolvulus wheleri

 

Ipomoea sagittata is a perennial climbing vine native to the West Indies (Greater Antilles, and the Bahamas), Mexico, Central America, and the southeastern United States; introduced in Europe and North Africa. This species grows in moist, sandy soils in coastal areas, including the edges of salt marshes and thickets on barrier islands. It is a long-lived perennial which may form dense mats over other vegetation. I. sagittata has smooth stem, narrow, spear-shaped leaves, and lavender or bright purple funnel-shaped flowers. Flowering can occur throughout the year.

 

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