Bigroot morningglory
Common Name:
morningglory, bigroot
Scientific Name:
Ipomoea pandurata
Family:
Convolvulaceae
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Features
Large white tubular flower with purple throat; perennial plant with large tap root; leaves can purple similar to pitted morningglory; leaves mostly glabrous
Description
Of the morningglories, this is one of the only perennials common to Alabama. Produces a large tap root (thus the name- giving rise to alias- wild sweet potato) and large white flower are the most distinguishing characteristics. Commonly found trailing in unmanaged areas with low soil quality.