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Alligator yam (Ipomoea cheirophylla)

Description

“Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: seeds, roots Ipomoea cheirophylla is a vineyard species described by O'donell. Ipomoea cheirophylla is part of the genus realwings and the family vineyards. Ipomoea is the largest genus in the flowering plant family Convolvulaceae, with over 500 species. It is a large and diverse group with common names including morning glory, water convolvulus or kangkung, sweet potato, bindweed, moonflower, etc

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Solanales

            • Family: Convolvulaceae

              • Genus: Ipomoea