Ipomoea purpurea (Morning Glory)
Genus: Ipomoea purpurea
Family: Convolvulaceae
Group: Dicot
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Ips is the Greek word for  worms. Ipomoea, or worm-like, describes the twining growth bait of this genus. However, it has undergone many name changes in its history. Starting off as Pharbitis purpurea incarnate, then Convolvulus major, followed by Convolvulus pupurea, it was only in the 20th century that the Morning Glory earned its current name. Because the flowers open at night or in diffuse light and last only a single day, saluting the sun, the name is well-deserved—though quite a contrast to “worm-like”! Continue for larger image “Ipomoea purpurea” »

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Ips is the Greek word for worms. Ipomoea, or worm-like, describes the twining growth bait of this genus. However, it has undergone many name changes in its history. Starting off as Pharbitis purpurea incarnate, then Convolvulus major, followed by Convolvulus pupurea, it was only in the 20th century that the Morning Glory earned its current name. Because the flowers open at night or in diffuse light and last only a single day, saluting the sun, the name is well-deserved — though quite a contrast to ‘worm-like’! Continue for larger image “Ipomoea purpurea & Convolvulus sepium” »

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Continue for larger image “Ipomoea purpurea (Morning Glory)” »

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