Beach morning-glory (Ipomoea imperati)
Beach morning-glory, also known as Seafoam morning glory
The **Beach Morning Glory** (Ipomoea imperati) is a plant known for its seed dispersal via seawater, thanks to its buoyant seedpods. This mechanism allows it to spread to beaches worldwide, except Antarctica. The flowers of this plant open in the morning and close by the afternoon, which is why it's called Beach Morning Glory.
Key Facts About Beach morning-glory
Attributes of Beach morning-glory
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb, Vine
Plant Height
2.5 cm to 15 cm
Spread
9 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
5 cm
Flower Color
White Yellow
Scientific Classification of Beach morning-glory
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Solanales
Family
Morning-glory
Genus
Morning glories
Species
Beach morning-glory