morning-glories
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morning-glories
Ipomoea
Morning glories are beautiful flowers that bloom in the morning and close up in the afternoon. They come in many colors and can climb up fences and trellises, making gardens look lovely!
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The morning-glories has large, vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers, often appearing in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white, sometimes with contrasting throats. Its lush, heart-shaped leaves grow along slender, twining stems, creating a beautiful display.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSolanalesFamilyConvolvulaceaeGenusIpomoea
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Morning-glory seeds were used in ancient rituals for their powerful, mind-altering properties!
One species, the water spinach, has edible leaves and is a popular vegetable in Asia!
Some ancient civilizations believed morning-glories connected earth to the heavens!
The vibrant blue of some morning-glories comes from pigments that change color with acidity!
Special abilities
Ability
Sunrise Signal
Morning-glories can open their petals only when the sun rises, ensuring they are ready to welcome morning pollinators.
Ability
Climbing Champion
Morning-glories has strong, twining stems that help it climb high structures to reach sunlight before other plants.
Ability
Seed Powerhouse
Morning-glories can produce many seeds that remain viable for years, ensuring new plants grow after long waits.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 150-300 cm
- Spread
- 50-150 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-10 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer-fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen from flowers
pollinates
painted lady butterfly
Vanessa cardui
sips nectar from the colorful blooms
eaten by
tobacco hornworm
Manduca sexta
larvae munch on morning-glory 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.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always wash your hands after touching flowers, and don't eat them unless an adult says it's safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is morning-glories?
150-300 cm
How wide does morning-glories spread?
50-150 cm
How big are the flowers on morning-glories?
3-10 cm
When does morning-glories bloom?
Summer-fall
Is morning-glories edible?
No
Is morning-glories toxic?
Mild
What is morning-glories's lifecycle?
Annual
How is morning-glories pollinated?
Insect
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