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Ipomoea pandurata (L.) G.F.W. Mey.
Wild potato vine, Man-of-the-earth

Family: Convolvulaceae

Group: Dicot

Substrate: Terrestrial

Habit: Vine

Perennation: Perennial

Native Range: Widespread in eastern and central North America.

Map of select IRC data for peninsular Florida

SOUTH FLORIDA Occurrence: Present

SOUTH FLORIDA Native Status: Doubtfully Native

SOUTH FLORIDA Cultivated Status: Not Cultivated

Comments: For images, click on the Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants link below.

Other data on Ipomoea pandurata available from :

Ipomoea pandurata has been found in the following 2 conservation areas :
Occurrence Native Status
Cedar Point Environmental Park Reported
Okeeheelee Park Recorded as Present in Error

Ipomoea pandurata has been found in the following county :
Occurrence Native Status
Lee County Doubtfully Present

Ipomoea pandurata has been found in the following habitat :
Disturbed Upland