Island Morning Glory (Ipomoea indica)

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Field Notes

Description:

Ipomoea indica is a vigorous tender perennial vine native to tropical habitats throughout the world. It bears heart-shaped or 3-lobed leaves and rich purple funnel-shaped flowers 6–8 cm (2–3 in) in diameter, from spring to autumn. As it does not tolerate temperatures below 7 °C (45 °F), in temperate regions it is grown under glass

Habitat:

It has become a noxious weed and invasive species in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, California and Portugal.[7] It can grow as a separate plant if snapped during attempted removal process.

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