IPOMOEA LEPTOPHYLLA

This member of the Convolvulaceae family was given this name by John Torrey in 1845. It is found in central southern North America, growing in a well drained soil with little to some water and lots of sun. The caudex can grow to 25 centimetres in diameter, the entire plant to one meter or even one and a half meter in height. The flowers are from light to dark pink. The generic name Ipomoea is derived from the Greek ἴψ, ἰπός; íps, ipós, meaning 'woodworm', and ὅμοιος; hómoios, meaning 'resembling'. It referring to their twining habit. The species name means 'thin leaves'. Has to be held in right hand...