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Search Term(s): Ipomoea lacunosa (1 record found)
Search Term(s): Ipomoea lacunosa (1 record found)
CONVOLVULACEAE
Morning-glory Family
Morning-glory Family
Ipomoea lacunosa (white morning-glory)
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Ipomoea: worm-like, referring to the twining habit of the plant; lacunosa: air-spaces, referring to the leaf venation
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Annual Vine
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain
County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex
Habitat
Disturbed areas, edges, old fields, roadsides
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern
North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
2
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Nectar source for Hummingbirds; flowers attract a variety of insects.
Wetland Indicator Status
FACW
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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