Chrysler Herbarium Specimen Observations (Rutgers University:CHRB:Observations)
2013-021
Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth
Convolvulaceae
Larry Hwang
2013-11-13
United States, New Jersey, Middlesex, New Brunswick, 08901. Nearest address: 156 Peterson St., New Brunswick, 08901; nearest intersection: Hwy 27s & CR-527, New Brunswick.
40.494283 -74.449333
70 meters (230ft)
Fence on backyard
Soil
Annual vine plant that entwines itself around structures with its branches; grows to a height of 2 ?" 3 meters. Leaves broad cordate ?" ovate form. Flower attractive purple, trumpet-shaped, with white throats bloom late spring to fall. Flowers open in morning and close in afternoon. Stems cover with brown hairs.