coast morning glory
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coast morning glory
Calystegia macrostegia
The coast morning glory is a beautiful flower that blooms along the coast. Its bright, trumpet-shaped flowers open in the morning and close at night, making it a special sight to see!
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The coast morning glory is a trailing or climbing vine with large, trumpet-shaped flowers, usually pure white, sometimes tinged pink. Its distinctive arrowhead-shaped leaves grow along stems that twine around other plants or objects, creating a beautiful groundcover or climber.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSolanalesFamilyConvolvulaceaeGenusCalystegia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Coast morning glory seeds can remain dormant for many years, waiting for perfect conditions to sprout!
It grows incredibly fast, blanketing large areas with its vines like a living green carpet!
Its beautiful flowers gracefully unfurl only in the morning sun, often closing up by afternoon!
This plant is a distant cousin to the sweet potato, but its roots are not for eating!
Special abilities
Ability
Sun Seeker
Coast morning glory can climb high with its twining stems, reaching for sunlight in dense coastal vegetation.
Ability
Sand Anchor
Coast morning glory has deep, spreading rhizomes that help it anchor firmly in loose sand dunes and survive dry spells.
Ability
Coastal Survivor
Coast morning glory can tolerate salty air and sandy soils, allowing it to thrive where many other plants struggle.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-200 cm
- Spread
- 30-200 cm
- Flower Size
- 4-7 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring-Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers to collect nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Painted Lady butterfly
Vanessa cardui
Feeds on nectar, helping to spread pollen.
eaten by
Grey field slug
Deroceras reticulatum
Slugs sometimes graze on its leaves.
Traits
Climbing/Vine
Climbing or vine plants are characterized by a growth habit that allows them to ascend upwards by twining, tendrils, or adhesive roots.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers, so everyone can enjoy them!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is coast morning glory?
30-200 cm
How wide does coast morning glory spread?
30-200 cm
How big are the flowers on coast morning glory?
4-7 cm
When does coast morning glory bloom?
Spring-Fall
Is coast morning glory edible?
No
Is coast morning glory toxic?
Mild
What is coast morning glory's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is coast morning glory pollinated?
Insect
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