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Railroad Vine

Ipomoea pes-caprae

Photo by Planter
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Field Notes

Description:

Perennial vine. Large flowers last for just one day, but are continuously blooming in warm weather. Uses long, fast-growing, freely-rooting runners to control erosion and stabilize sand dunes.

Habitat:

Beaches and coastal areas in tropical and subtropical regions.

Notes:

Florida native coastal wildflower.

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PublishedJuly 27, 2010

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