Ipomoea leptophylla Bush moon flower (Convolvulaceae)

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Ipomoea leptophylla
Bush moon flower
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The Ipomoea leptophylla plant species is found in Southern N. America - South Dakota to Nebraska, Wyoming, New Mexico and Texas. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bush moon flower.

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Latin Name:  Ipomoea leptophylla
Common Name:  Bush moon flower
Family:  Convolvulaceae
Author:  Torr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Plains and dry banks, especially on sandy shores[85].

General Uses: Some native North American Indian tribes would use the root to store fire in the days before matches. They would start a fire in the root, wrap it up and hang it outside. It was said that the fire would keep for seven months[257].

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