Plant
Beach Morning Glory
Ipomoea pes-capraeAlso known as Railroad Vine, Goat's-foot
Beach Morning Glory is a salt-tolerant vine that sends long runners across upper beaches. Its thick, notched leaves resemble a hoof, while pink-purple funnel flowers open most fully in morning light.
Dune StabilizerCreeping VineSalt Tolerant
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyPhotosynthesis; roots absorb water and mineral nutrients
Predators
- Leaf-chewing insects
- Browsing mammals
ThreatsBeach development, trampling, vehicles, and severe storms
HabitatsUpper beaches, coastal dunes, and sandy strand vegetation
Life spanPerennial vines can persist for many years
Classification
- OrderSolanales
- FamilyConvolvulaceae
- GenusIpomoea
- SpeciesIpomoea pes-caprae
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Step around runners because they bind loose sand and protect dunes.
Responsible observation
- Leaves: Notice the thick blade with a deep notch at its tip.
- Timing: Visit early to see the funnel flowers fully open.
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