Morning Glory
Ipomoea
On a rocky, semi-arid slope near Voi, Kenya, Africa. 28 May 2017.
HERBACEOUS VINE: A trailing vine growing along ground and weakly twining to ascend other plants.
FLOWERS: The long-tubular flowers are very pale purple except for the throat which is darker.
The floral limb is abruptly spreading.
LEAVES: The leaves are roughly triangular with a deep, heart-shaped base.
RANGE: Many species of morning glory are native to Kenya.
FRUIT: The fruits are dry capsules with typically four seeds.
UNARMED.
