Ipomoea hederifolia

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(Scarlet Creeper)

FAMILY

Convolvulaceae

Species

Ipomoea hederifolia

Common name(s)

Scarlet Creeper

Flower colour; life form

Flowers red. Vine

Distinguishing features

Creeper, leaves variable usually triangular, maybe 3-lobed. Flowers tubular, red to about 3 cm long with obvious pale stamens. Capsule turns brown, sepals persistent, brownish.