Morning-Glory
Ipomoea sp.
Herbaceous vine growing upon a fence near Kitale, Kenya, Africa. January 2012.
HERBACEOUS VINE: Rapidly growing vine that climbs fences or shrubs with
twining stems.
FLOWERS: The flowers are large and showy. Colors may vary within or
between species.
LEAVES: The leaves are broadly triangular or pentagonal.
RANGE: This is a frequently cultivated genus of plants with many having
attractive flowers. Occasionally they escape cultivation and become important
weeds. There are also many species native to Kenya.
FRUIT: The fruits are dry capsules with typically four large seeds.
UNARMED.