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beach morning-glory

Ipomoea imperati

The beach morning-glory is a beautiful flower that grows near sandy beaches. Its bright, colorful blooms open in the morning and close in the afternoon, making it a lovely sight for beachgoers.

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The beach morning-glory has large, funnel-shaped flowers, typically white or pale pink with a yellow throat, that open in the morning. Its thick, fleshy, kidney-shaped leaves are glossy green and grow on long, sprawling stems.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSolanalesFamilyConvolvulaceaeGenusIpomoea
beach morning-glory
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beach morning-glory

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

2

Interesting facts

Its beautiful flowers usually only stay open for one morning before closing forever.

Some call it 'railroad vine' because it grows super fast along the ground!

The seeds can stay alive for many years, just waiting for the right moment to sprout!

You can find this tough plant on warm beaches all around the world!

Special abilities

Ability

Sand Anchor

Beach morning-glory can grow deep roots that help it hold onto loose sand, preventing beaches from washing away.

Ability

Salt Shield

This plant has special leaves that can handle salty ocean spray, allowing it to thrive where other plants cannot.

Ability

Water Hoarder

Beach morning-glory has thick, fleshy leaves that store precious water, helping it survive dry, sandy conditions.

Ability

Ocean Traveler

Its lightweight seeds can float on ocean currents for weeks, allowing it to colonize new distant beaches.

Measurements & details

Height
5-30 cm
Spread
50-500 cm
Flower Size
4-8 cm
Bloom Season
Warm months to year-round
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always stay on paths and don't pick flowers without permission.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify beach morning-glory?

The easiest way to identify beach morning-glory is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How tall is beach morning-glory?

5-30 cm

How wide does beach morning-glory spread?

50-500 cm

How big are the flowers on beach morning-glory?

4-8 cm

When does beach morning-glory bloom?

Warm months to year-round

Is beach morning-glory edible?

No

Is beach morning-glory toxic?

None

What is beach morning-glory's lifecycle?

Perennial

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