Star-Glory
Ipomoea cristulata (I. coccinea)
Family:
Morning Glory (Convolvulaceae)
AKA:
Red Star, Red Morning Glory, Scarlet
Creeper, Trans-Pecos Morning Glory
Photo taken on:
August 25, 2009
Location:
White Rock, NM
Life Zones:
Plains to foothills
Habitat:
Disturbed areas, waste places
A twisting, twining vine growing to 10 feet, usually
less. The bright red tubular flowers are about one inch long with
protruding white stamens. They stay open all day to attract
hummingbirds, unlike other morning glories.
