




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
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.





Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
2
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!
Beach morning-glory can grow deep roots that help it hold onto loose sand, preventing beaches from washing away.
This plant has special leaves that can handle salty ocean spray, allowing it to thrive where other plants cannot.
Beach morning-glory has thick, fleshy leaves that store precious water, helping it survive dry, sandy conditions.
Its lightweight seeds can float on ocean currents for weeks, allowing it to colonize new distant beaches.
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers to collect nectar and pollen.

Danaus plexippus
Feeds on flower nectar, aiding in pollination.

Trimerotropis maritima
Feeds on the leaves and stems in sandy habitats.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Salt tolerant plants can withstand and grow in conditions with elevated salinity levels in the soil or water.
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always stay on paths and don't pick flowers without permission.
The easiest way to identify beach morning-glory is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
5-30 cm
50-500 cm
4-8 cm
Warm months to year-round
No
None
Perennial
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