Wednesday, January 31, 2018

22. Convolvulaceae

The morning glory or bindweed family. 60 genera and approx. 1650 species, mostly shrubs and vines. Some are regarded as weeds, and some contain psychedelic substances. Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas), morning glory, bindweed, dodder. Sweet potatoes are actually distantly related to common potatoes, which are in the Solanaceae family.

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