Railroad Vine (Ipomoea pes-caprae): Identification and Uses

Railroad vine is one of the most widely distributed beach plants in the world. The moving sand and salt spray make the beach environment a harsh one, and the plants that live there are specialized to colonize this environment. This new 7-page document, published by the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticu...

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Main Authors: Stephen Henry Brown, Marc S. Frank
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2020-10-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://ojs.test.flvc.org/edis/article/view/108139
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Summary:Railroad vine is one of the most widely distributed beach plants in the world. The moving sand and salt spray make the beach environment a harsh one, and the plants that live there are specialized to colonize this environment. This new 7-page document, published by the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department, describes railroad vine's leaves, flowers, fruit, planting and maintenance, and insect and disease problems. Written by Stephen H. Brown and Marc S. Frank. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep587
ISSN:2576-0009