Ipomoea nil
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Ipomoea nil (L.) Roth |
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Ipomoea nil is a species of morning glory known by several common names, including white-edge morning glory, ivy morning glory, and Japanese morning glory. It is native to most of the tropical world and it has been introduced widely. It is cultivated as an attractive ornamental plant in many places, and the descendents of garden escapees now grow wild. This is a climbing annual herb with three-pointed leaves 3 to 8 centimeters long. The flowers are several centimeters wide and appear in any shade of blue or pink, often with white stripes or edges or blends of colors.