Ipomoea aquatica
Non-Native in Florida
Water spinach
The long viney stem of water spinach distinguishes it from other aquatic plants. Its vines can reach nine feet long. Water spinach leaves are almost arrowhead-shaped, one to six inches long, and one to three inches wide. The leaves have notched bases, with rounded or pointed lobes. Water spinach flowers are morning-glory-like: two inches wide, funnel-shaped and can be white, pink, or pale lilac.
For more information and pictures about water spinach, as contained in the
Langeland/Burks book, Identification & Biology of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural
Areas, download this Acrobat .PDF file.
The UF/IFAS Assessment lists plants according to their invasive status in Florida. View the list here.
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