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Ipomoea Batatas

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Field Notes

Description:

A common creeper with trumpet like cute flowers, the root is a common food for carbohydrate intake.

Habitat:

Central & South America origin

Notes:

Spotted in Ulu Sembawang

Reference Links:

EOL: Ipomoea batatas, Sweet potato

Species ID Suggestions

Island Morning Glory

Ipomoea indica

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Ron Kushner
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Comments (3)
Ron Kushner
A close-up of the sepals reveals something that looks to be Ipomoea indica and yes I.indica can have cordate leaves... I am not aware of anything in series batatas having that color and size flower except for Ipomoea leucotricha , although I do NOT think the plant shown is Ipomoea leucotricha .
SuXing
Yup, but less calories, healthy food!

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PublishedOctober 9, 2011

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