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Blue Morning Glory

Vine Icon Cultivated Flower     Mildly Toxic  Pet Toxicity
Image of Blue Morning Glory
Ipomoea Indica
Order: Solanales Family: Convolulaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Blue Morning Glory
MainColor Violet
PlantType Vine Icon Vine
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season September
ImageUrl Ipomoea-001
Photographer Gita
Location
Human Toxicity Mildly Toxic Mildly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Blue Morning Glory is a vigorous, perennial vine known for its striking blue to purple trumpet-shaped flowers. The plant features heart-shaped leaves and can grow rapidly, often covering large areas. It is commonly found in warm climates and can be invasive in some regions.

Distribution

Native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, it has spread to various parts of the world, including Australia, Asia, and the Mediterranean.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - the plant is not considered safe for human consumption.

Human Toxicity Mildly Toxic

Mildly Toxic - ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea due to the presence of LSA.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Mildly Toxic to dogs and cats - ingestion can lead to vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy.

Active Compounds

LSA (lysergic acid amide), ipobscurine, ipobscurine B.

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