Cypress Vine

Ipomoea guamoclit

Family: Convolvulaceae

Plant Description: Annual. Twining vines weak, but may reach 20 ft long in one year.

Plant Trivia: Native to S. America. Easily spreads easily by seed propagation. Cultivated as ornamental plant. Toxic to dogs, cats and horses.

Field Identification: Fern-like plant structure with vivid red small, single tubular flowers characteristic of morning glory family.

Occurrence:

Bloom Period: Year-round until frost.

Plant Use: Nectar source for butterflies and hummingbirds