Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory, Jicama

Ipomoea bracteata,sometimes known as 'Wild Jicama', is a large perennial woody vine issuing from a large tuberous root, that sprouts purp...Read Morelish flowers and interestingly colorful large bracts,resembling wisteria clusters, from leafless stems in the Spring...
This liana like vine is often to be found climbing to 30 feet up into any trees or other surrounding supports..
The flowers are frequently visited by hummingbirds and the large juicy roots are eaten raw or processed by the people of the Pacific coastal areas of Mexico,Baja California and Central America.