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  1. Morning glory (also written as morning-glory) is the common name for over 1,000 species of flowering plants in the family Convolvulaceae, whose current taxonomy and systematics are in flux. Morning glory species belong to many genera, some of which are: Argyreia; Astripomoea; Calystegia; Convolvulus; Ipomoea (the largest genus ...

  2. Morning glory, any of several herbaceous twining vines or shrubs in the genus Ipomoea (family Convolvulaceae). Several species are cultivated for their showy trumpet-shaped flowers and attractive leaves.

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    It is a large and diverse group, with common names including morning glory, water convolvulus or water spinach, sweet potato, bindweed, moonflower, etc. The genus occurs throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and comprises annual and perennial herbaceous plants, lianas, shrubs, and small trees; most of the ...

  4. Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family of flowering plants (order Solanales), which includes some 59 genera and about 1,600 species. The family is widespread in both tropical and temperate areas, and many species are cultivated for their colorful funnel-shaped flowers.

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    • Beach Morning Glory. Scientific name: Ipomoea pes-caprae. Plant Type: Perennial. Geographic Origin: Tropics of Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Ocean. Plant Size: Vine.
    • Black Kniolas. Scientific name: Ipomoea purpurea. Plant Type: Annual. Geographic Origin: Mexico and Central America. Plant Size: 7-11 feet.
    • Chocolate Rose Silk. Scientific name: Ipomoea nil. Plant Type: Annual. Geographic Origin: Mexico and Central America. Plant Size: 6-15 feet.
    • Common Morning Glory. Scientific name: Ipomoea purpurea. Plant Type: Annual. Geographic Origin: Mexico and Central America. Plant Size: 6-10 feet.
  5. Ipomoea purpurea, the common morning-glory, tall morning-glory, or purple morning glory, is a species in the genus Ipomoea, native to Mexico and Central America.

  6. Learn about the scientific name, native origin, and cultivation of morning glory, a fast-growing annual vine with attractive flowers. Find out how to plant, care, and propagate this exotic climber in your garden.