Ipomoea sagittata Saltmarsh morning glory (Convolvulaceae)

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Ipomoea sagittata
Saltmarsh morning glory
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The Ipomoea sagittata plant species is found in N. America It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Saltmarsh morning glory.

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Latin Name:  Ipomoea sagittata
Common Name:  Saltmarsh morning glory
Family:  Convolvulaceae
Author:  Poir.

Known Hazards:  None known

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Habitat:  Not known

Medicinal Information: A hot decoction of the root has been used to remove poison from the blood or heart[257]. A poultice of the boiled leaves has been applied to swellings[257]. The leaf has been chewed and the juice swallowed, or a poultice of the leaves applied, in the treatment of snakebites[257].

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