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Beach Morning Glory

Ipomoea pes-caprae

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27.7981, -82.7973

Field Notes

Description:

This flower was found growing along the sand dunes at the beach. Along with other plants, it acts as a stabilizer for the dunes.

Habitat:

tropical

Notes:

Info from UF IFAS
http://charlotte.ifas.ufl.edu/publications/REM-09232009-037--BeachMorni…

Reference Links:

Ipomoea pes-caprae (L.) R. Br., Ipomoea pes-caprae

Species ID Suggestions

Goat's Foot Morning Glory

Ipomoea pes-caprae
Ron Kushner
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Comments (1)
Ashish
Ipomoea violacea. Beach moonflower. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipomoea_violacea

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PublishedJune 28, 2011

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