whitestar
Family
ConvolvulaceaeScientific Name
Ipomoea lacunosaOther Common Names:
morningglory
pitted morningglory
Habit
Pitted morningglory is a trailing or climbing vine. It can grow to be many feet in length. It prefers more moist soils.
Leaves
The leaves of red morningglory are alternate in arrangement. They are heart shaped and entire, but come to a distinct taper.
Identifying Characteristics
Pitted morningglory is most often distinguished by its leaves, which are heart shaped, but come to a distinguishable taper. It is also identified in early stages by its deeply indented cotyledons.
Flower Seed Head
The flowers of pitted morningglory are fluted in shape. They are approximately 3/4 in long. They are most often white, but may appear pink or light purple. The flowers occur from July to October.
Seed Fruit
The fruit of pitted morningglory is a simple small capsule.
Where Found
Pitted morningglory is found throughout the eastern United States. It is found as far north as New York and as far west as Texas.
Growth Habit
vine
Thorns or Spines
not present
Approximate Flower Diameter
Varies:
nickle,
quarter,
half dollar
Dominant Flower Color
white
Flower Symmetry
bilateral symmetry
Leaf Hairs
no hairs
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Margin
entire
Leaf Structure
simple
Leaf Stalk
shorter than leaf
Stem Hairs
no hairs
Stem Cross Section
round or oval
Milky Sap
not present
Root Structure
taproot
Life Cycle
summer annual
Ochrea
not present
Plant Type
Vine