Cypressvine (Ipomoea quamoclit L.)
↑Summary
An annual vine with star-shaped, usually red flowers, named for the resemblance of its finely-cut foliage to that of cypress trees. Native to Mexico and central America, and introduced in North America.
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| Legend | Color |
| Introduced | |
| Introduced or Not Present |
This tentative map is based on our own research. It may have limited data on Canada and/or Mexico, and there is some subjectivity in our assignment of plants as introduced vs. expanded. Read more in this blog post.
↑Uses
This plant is widely grown as an ornamental, where it is valued for its distinctive foliage and its flowers. White and pink flowering varieties are also available.
↑Links & External Resources
• Ipomoea quamoclit (Cypressvine) | USDA PLANTS Database (About This Site)
• Ipomoea quamoclit | Go Botany (About This Site)
• Ipomoea quamoclit (Cypress Vine) | Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder (About This Site)
• Ipomoea quamoclit (cypress vine) | CABI Invasive Species Compendium (About This Site)
• Ipomoea quamoclit | Biota of North America Project (BONAP) (About This Site)
• Ipomoea quamoclit | NatureServe Explorer (About This Site)
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