| Ipomoea hederacea | |
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Ivy-Leaved Morning-Glory
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| Origin Of Species | |
| Tropical America | |
| Physical Description | |
| Ivy-leaved morning-glory is an annual trailing vine that flowers from July to September. Vines range from three to six feet in length and may reach a maximum of eight feet. The leaves vary greatly, but often possess three deep lobes. The funnel-shaped flowers, almost two inches wide, are generally blue, but can show traces of purple or white. | |
| Habitat And Distribution | |
| Ivy-leaved morning-glories are found on roadsides, cultivated areas, waste places, and woodland borders. They are prominent throughout the United States, with the exception of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. | |
| Location On Campus | |
| Ivy-leaved morning-glories are expected to be in any weedy area on campus, especially along forest edges. | |
| Negative Impacts | |
| Ivy-leaved morning-glory is very difficult to control because the seeds are able to germinate in depths as shallow as eight inches. It is a resilient, fast-growing vine that may dominate the essential substrate, nutrients, and sunlight of other plants. | |
| VDCR Invasiveness Ranking | |
| Moderately Invasive Species Additional Images: Flower with leaf |
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