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Ipomeoa jalapa
High John the Conqueror
Convolvulacae
An evergreen vine that
seems to go on forever, with heart shaped leaves and
trumpet-like purple/white flowers.
While it likes a hot climate, it seems to do best where
there is some shade during the day.
As an active garden herb it is not one you would use often.
The resin 'convolulin', is the active ingredient in the
root, and is such a powerful cathartic that it should
seriously not be used.
It is a delight,
however, trailing over an old and dilapidated fence.
Packet of 5 seeds $6.50
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