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Swamp Morning Glory (Ipomoea aquatica) is a vine and herb native to Guatemala, where it thrives in moist or wet habitats, often found in light sandy, medium, or heavy clay soils. Swamp Morning Glory (Latin: Ipomoea aquatica, family Convolvulaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Swamp Morning Glory is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Swamp Morning Glory is a member of the Convolvulaceae family native to ANG, ASS, BAN, BOR, BOT, and BUR. Swamp Morning Glory thrives in full sun and requires moist to wet conditions, making it suitable for areas with heavy or clay soil as well as lighter sandy soils.
Swamp Morning Glory grows best in USDA zone 7-12, full sun light, moist, wet, water water, and annual, perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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