Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Ipomoea gilana has heart-shaped (cordate) leaves, a large funnel-shaped purple corolla, and pubescent (hairy) sepals. It is a perennial herb from from an underground tuber. Ipomoea gilana is found on rocky slopes at middle elevation.
Many thanks to Patrick Alexander for letting us use his superb photographs!
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Ipomoea gilana, photo Patrick Alexander, Silver City Range, NW of Silver City, August 7, 2021
Ipomoea gilana, closeup of corolla, photo Patrick Alexander, Silver City Range, NW of Silver City, August 7, 2021
Ipomoea gilana, closeup of sepals and leaf, photo Patrick Alexander, Silver City Range, NW of Silver City, August 7, 2021
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