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Ipomoea aquatica  Forssk.
Swamp morning glory
Ipomoea aquatica is a perennial herb or vine that is not native to California.
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Genus: Ipomoea
Family: Convolvulaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Do not eat any part of this plant.

Wetlands: Occurs in wetlands

Communities: escaped cultivar

Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS
Alternate Names:
PLANTSIpomoea reptans
Information about  Ipomoea aquatica from other sources
USDA PLANTS Profile (IPAQ)

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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 04/29/2024).