Ipomoea muricata (Linnaeus) Jacquin. Lilacbell, Purple Moonflower. Phen: Jun-Nov. Hab: Fields, disturbed areas; native (apparently) of Mexico. Dist: Austin & Jansson (1988) discussed the species’ spread in se. United States, apparently as a contaminant in soybean seeds.
Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics
Syn: = Fl6, K3, K4, Meso4.2, Tx, WH3; = Ipomoea turbinata – K1, Austin & Huáman (1996), Austin (1984)
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