Ipomoea pandurata Wild potato vine (Convolvulaceae)

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Ipomoea pandurata
Wild potato vine
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The Ipomoea pandurata plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Connecticut to Florida, west to Texas, Kansas and Michegan. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild potato vine. Some home gardeners know the variety as Convulvulus candicans. C. panduratus.

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Latin Name:  Ipomoea pandurata
Common Name:  Wild potato vine
Family:  Convolvulaceae
Author:  (L.)G.F.W.Mey.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Fields, hedgerows and roadsides in dry open or partially shaded areas[43, 62].

Edible Uses: Root - cooked[85]. The young ones are best[62], they become very acrid as they get old[4]. The roots can be up to 75cm long and 12cm in diameter[4, 207] and can weigh 7 kilos[207]. They are best if given a long roasting[95]. Roasted roots taste like sweet potato but with some bitterness[207].

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