Morning Glories of Monteverde, Costa RicaConvolvulaceae: Pink Flowers |
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Ipomoea batatasCalyx lobes and stem glabrous, corolla 4-5 cm in diameter, 4-5 cm long, Pacific slope at 900-1450 m, common above 1200 m, occasional on Atlantic slope. Ipomoea batatoidesThroat white with gray at base inside, calyx lobes rounded and convex, without an apical tooth, peduncle not ridged or winged, flowering in January to February, uncommon, Pacific slope at 700-1100 m, also on Atlantic slope. Ipomoea setosaCalyx with many 1 cm soft spines, uncommon, Pacific slope at 300-700 m. Ipomoea trifidaCalyx lobes and stem with long hairs, corolla 3 cm in diameter, 2.5 cm long, limb white or pale pink with 5 distinct lobes, common below 700 m, abundant, Pacific slope at 0-700 m. Ipomoea umbraticolaThroat magenta, calyx lobes short with a small tooth at apex, peduncle ridged or winged, flowering in November to December, common, Pacific slope at 400-1000 m. |
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