Ipomoea macrorhiza
Michx.
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Description
A vigorous vine of the morning glory family native to the Southeastern United States, with stems growing up to 20 feet long, large tuberous roots, and white-and-pink night-blooming flowers. Leaf shape is highly variable from triangular to palmate, and seed capsules contain 3-5 pubescent seeds.
Edible Uses
The roots are edible and were cultivated by Native Americans as a food source.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
References (1)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 359
