Moonflower / White Morning Glory (Ipomoea spp.)
Description
The plant shown in the photo appears to be a white-flowered Ipomoea, commonly called moonflower or white morning glory. The bloom is a five-petaled, funnel-shaped flower with a pale center, typical of Ipomoea blossoms, and the leaves are green and heart-shaped to slightly lobed in some varieties. Ipomoea is a large genus of vining plants that are widely grown for their showy, trumpet-like flowers and vigorous climbing habit. The most commonly cultivated white-flowered forms are Ipomoea alba (the classic moonflower) and several white or light-colored morning glory cultivars. Moonflowers are often grown as night-blooming vines, with flowers that open in the evening or at night and close by morning, though some varieties may display extended daytime blooms in hotter climates. The leaves in the image appear to be broad, with a palmate venation pattern and a heart-shaped base, which aligns with the typical foliage of many Ipomoea species. The plant is growing among leaf litter, suggesting a warm, outdoor garden or ground cover setting, thriving in full sun to partial shade. While an exact species can be challenging to determine from a single photo, Ipomoea alba or a white morning glory variety is a well-supported identification for this plant based on flower form and leaf habit.
Identification Time
March 21st, 2026
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