FFF78 - IPOMOEA

Ipomoea is the largest genus in the flowering plant family Convolvulaceae, with over 500 species. Most of these are called morning glories, but this can also refer to related genera. Those formerly separated in Calonyction (Greek καλός, kalos, good and νύκτα, nycta, night) are called moonflowers. The generic name is derived from the Greek words ιπς (ips) or ιπος (ipos), meaning "worm" or "bindweed," and όμοιος (homoios), meaning "resembling". It refers to their twining habit. The genus occurs throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and comprises annual and perennial herbaceous plants, lianas, shrubs and small trees; most of the species are twining climbing plants.

Ipomoea nil is a species of Ipomoea morning glory known by several common names, including picotee morning glory, ivy morning glory, and Japanese morning glory. It is native to most of the tropical world, and has been introduced widely. It is cultivated as an attractive ornamental plant in many places, and the descendants of garden escapees now grow wild. This is a climbing annual herb with three-pointed leaves 3 to 8 centimeters long. The flowers are several centimeters wide and appear in various shades of blue, pink or rose, often with white stripes or edges or blends of colors. Common cultivars include 'Scarlet O'Hara', 'Early Call', and 'Rose Silk'.

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1.	Karen	13.	Liz (mlc)	25.	Synnöve	37.	Edge of the Forest
2.	NixPixMix	14.	Luna Miranda	26.	Tina, Germany	38.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA
3.	Xavi	15.	Ingmarie We/Refugium	27.	Daniela	39.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry
4.	Andrea, Survivors	16.	Gemma Wiseman	28.	Tina´s PicStory	40.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 3rd entry
5.	Maboe, Norway	17.	Valerie, Australia	29.	Moni	41.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 4th entry
6.	NatureFootstep Photo	18.	Andrea, Reds	30.	beagleAnnie	42.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 5th entry
7.	Sherry at Still and All	19.	Hazel	31.	Donna's Designs	43.	Emille (Jesh StG)
8.	Zauberpalme	20.	Jama-Singapore	32.	wieczora (◔‿◔)	44.	Norbert
9.	BirgittaB	21.	Mascha	33.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	45.	A Wondering Star
10.	Monet's Garden - Giverny	22.	Simone, Germany	34.	Tamara Eckstadt	46.	Copper Diem
11.	Mina fotostunder	23.	Bernie in Australia	35.	Susan	47.	A Student Gardener
12.	Gunilla / Finland	24.	Herding Cats	36.	Dawn	48.	Julianne Victoria

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