Small White Morning Glory

Small White Morning Glory
Ipomoea lacunosa

In September 'til frost the Small White Morning Glory, Ipomoea lacunosa, is found in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The flower measures 1/2"–3/4" and is rarely bluish. This specimen was photographed in a woodland edge near Java.

Also see this illustration in larger format, and compare with the Common Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea) and the Little Red Morning Glory (Ipomoea coccinatai).

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Posted January 25, 2008.
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