Beach Morning Glory
Ipomoea Pes-caprae
Beach Morning Glory
Ipomoea Pes-caprae
the beach morning glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae), also known by common names such as bayhops, railroad vine, or goat's foot.
It is a common pantropical creeping vine that grows on the upper parts of beaches and can tolerate salted air.
The plant is one of the most widely distributed salt-tolerant species and its seeds can float and are unaffected by saltwater, which aids in its oceanic dispersal.
The flower is funnel-shaped, pinkish-lavender with a purple-red throat, and typically opens in the early morning, closing before noon each day.
It plays an important ecological role in preventing sand dune erosion due to its deep tap-roots that bind sand.
Ipomoea Pes-caprae
the beach morning glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae), also known by common names such as bayhops, railroad vine, or goat's foot.
It is a common pantropical creeping vine that grows on the upper parts of beaches and can tolerate salted air.
The plant is one of the most widely distributed salt-tolerant species and its seeds can float and are unaffected by saltwater, which aids in its oceanic dispersal.
The flower is funnel-shaped, pinkish-lavender with a purple-red throat, and typically opens in the early morning, closing before noon each day.
It plays an important ecological role in preventing sand dune erosion due to its deep tap-roots that bind sand.
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