Ipomoea lindheimeri
(Lindheimer’s Morning-glory)
Ipomoea lindheimeri, Seminole Canyon State Park, Val Verde Co. 2027
Ipomoea lindheimeri, Colorado Bend State Park, San Saba Co. 3792/3816
Ipomoea lindheimeri, Seminole Canyon State Park, Val Verde Co. 2010
Ipomoea lindheimeri, Colorado Bend State Park, San Saba Co. 3787
Ipomoea lindheimeri, Seminole Canyon State Park, Val Verde Co. 2026
Ipomoea lindheimeri, Colorado Bend State Park, San Saba Co. 3820
Ipomoea lindheimeri, Seminole Canyon State Park, Val Verde Co. 2008
| Scientific Name | Ipomoea lindheimeri | USDA PLANTS Symbol | IPLI |
| Common Name | Lindheimer's Morning-glory | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 30780 |
| Family | Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Rocky ground and outcrops, draws and ravines; endemic to Texas. Plant: Twining perennial vine, stems with pubescent hairs 8 or more feet long. Leaves: Blades cordate-ovate to suborbicular in outline 1-1/4 to 2-3/4 inches long and wide with 3 to 7 deep, ovate-lanceolate to narrowly lanceolate lobes. Inflorescence: Large 5-lobed, funnel-shaped blossoms 2-1/2 to 4 inches long arising from leaf axils; corolla blue to purple with pale or white center. Bloom Period: April to October. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. Note: The Biota of North America map (right) appears to be in error regarding the legal status of I. lindheimeri. The plant is considered a native species, non-invasive, in Texas and New Mexico, by USDA Plants and is not listed by Texas Invasives. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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