Ipomoea purpurea

Ipomoea purpurea
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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Solanales Family: Convolvulaceae Genus: Ipomoea Species: I. purpurea
Binomial name
Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth

Ipomoea purpurea, the Purple or Common Morning Glory, is a species in the genus Ipomoea, native to Mexico and Central America. Like all morning glories the plant entwines itself around structures with its viny stems, growing to a height of 2-3 m tall. The leaves are heart-shaped and the stems are covered with brown hairs. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, predominantly blue to purple or white, 3-6 cm diameter.

The habitats of morning glories are landscapes, fences and crops. The plant is predisposed to moist and rich soil, but can be found growing in a wide array of soil types. It is naturalized throughout warm temperate and subtropical regions of the world. Although it is often considered a noxious weed, Ipomoea purpurea is also grown for its beautiful purple and white flowers and has many cultivars. Common cultivars include I. purpurea 'Crimson Rambler' (red-violet blossoms with white throats); 'Grandpa Ott's,' 'Kniola's Black Knight,' and 'Star of Yelta' (blossoms in varying shades of deep purple with white or pale pink throats); and 'Milky Way' (white blossoms with mauve accents).

The triangular seeds have some history of use as a psychedelic; they, like Ipomoea tricolor contain LSA. It must be noted that the seeds contain several toxins, so any use should be done with caution. Effects are reported to be almost identical to LSD.

Notes

• Light blue Ipomoea purpurea
  Light blue Ipomoea purpurea
• The same flower up close
  The same flower up close
• Pink Ipomoea purpurea
  Pink Ipomoea purpurea
• Pink Ipomoea purpurea close-up
  Pink Ipomoea purpurea close-up
• Ipomoea purpurea in Loganville, Georgia
  Ipomoea purpurea in Loganville, Georgia
• Pink Ipomoea purpurea
  Pink Ipomoea purpurea
• Purple Ipomoea purpurea close-up
  Purple Ipomoea purpurea close-up
• Purple Ipomoea purpurea close-up
  Purple Ipomoea purpurea close-up
• Purple Ipomoea purpurea close-up
  Purple Ipomoea purpurea close-up
• Scanning electron micrograph of Ipomoea purpurea pollen.
  Scanning electron micrograph of Ipomoea purpurea pollen.

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