Ipomea macrorhiza is an extremely rare species of tuberous, night-blooming morning glory native to the Southeastern United States.[2][1]

Ipomoea macrorhiza
Seedlings
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Ipomoea
Species:
I. macrorhiza
Binomial name
Ipomoea macrorhiza

Description

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This is a vigorous vine with stems growing up to 20 feet long. It has large, tuberous roots and white-and-pink flowers that bloom at night.[2] The leaf shape is highly variable, ranging from triangular to palmate.[3][2] The seed capsules contain 3-5 pubescent seeds.[2]

Cultivation

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This plant is rare and so is not widely cultivated. However, its roots are edible and the plant was cultivated by Native Americans as a food source.[4] I. macrorhiza is also of ornamental value due to its attractive flowers.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ipomoea macrorhiza - Species Details". Atlas of Florida Plants. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  2. ^ a b c d "Ipomoea macrorhiza - Species Page - APA: Alabama Plant Atlas". floraofalabama.org. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  3. ^ "Herbarium Specimen Details - ISB: Atlas of Florida Plants". florida.plantatlas.usf.edu. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  4. ^ "Ipomoea, Eat The Weeds". www.growables.org. Retrieved 2021-11-11.