Is this a type of Morning Glory?

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  1. Harry Hill

    Harry Hill Member

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    Datura

    It might be a species of Datura - sorry, don't which. They come in pure white and shades of blue/purple and are extremely poisonous.
     
  2. Possibly Datura...

    We thought it might be a sacred datura, too, but we're fairly familiar with those here in Arizona. The foliage is completely different from datura meteloides. This foliage almost looks like a lily of some sort, but it was growing on a vine along the ground rather than upright. The flowers themselves are about 2/3 the size of a normal datura blossom - maybe four inches long - but that dark purple center threw us off. Thanks, though, for the info.

    Anyone else have any ideas?

    http://personal.sierra-hikes.com/unknownflower.jpg

    Steve@sierra-hikes.com
     
  3. Chris Klapwijk

    Chris Klapwijk Active Member 10 Years

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    The leaves would suggest a form of Ipomoea, perhaps I. leptophylla?
     
  4. It IS a Morning Glory

    The scientific name of the mystery flower is <I>Ipomoea longifolia</I> Benth. The common name is Longleaf Morning Glory.

    Thanks for everyone's assistance in trying to identify this plant.

    Steve@sierra-hikes.com
     

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