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Saturday, October 13, 2012

Morning Glory (Ipomoea obscura)

Family Convolvulaceae
 Ipomoea obscura, the Obscure Morning Glory or Small White Morning Glory, is a species of the genus Ipomoea. It is native to parts of Africa, Asia, and certain Pacific Islands, and it is present in other areas as an introduced species.

The seed of this plant is toxic if ingested.



Information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipomoea_obscura