Ipomoea cairica

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Ipomoea cairica

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Tracheobionta
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Subclass: Asteridae
Order: Solanales
Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Ipomoea
Species: I. cairica
Binomial name
Ipomoea cairica
Sweet
Synonyms

Ipomoea palmata
Ipomoea stipulacea
Ipomoea tuberculata Roemer & Schultes

Ipomoea cairica is a species of morning glory known by many common names, including Messina creeper, coast morning glory, Cairo morning glory, railroad creeper, and mile-a-minute vine. Its native range is uncertain but it can be found on most continents as an introduced species and often a noxious weed. It is a major problem along the coast of New South Wales. This is a vining perennial with palmate leaves and large, showy white to lavender flowers.

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