Scientific Name
Ipomea batatas

Common Name
Water spinach


Hardiness: Tropical
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Height: N/A
Flower: Pinkish morning glory like flowers; sparingly produced
Foliage: Edible leaves and stems
Comments: Vine-like; spreads by runners; submerge crown with 3 inches of water; grow in 5 gallon pot
Cultivars/Species: N/A

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