One of the most useful aspects to learning plant families is the way one begins to find and see the connections between seemingly separate species. Take the flowers of Ipomoea pandurata above… five-petaled big white morning glories with fuchsia centers, on a sprawling vine of heart-shaped leaves.

Now check out the next picture of Ipomoea batatas. See the similarities? Continue reading Mecha-meck, the wild sweet potato vine — Ipomoea pandurata →