Bush Morning-glory
Ipomoea leptophylla

Other Common Names:  Man-root, man-of-the-earth, bush moon-flower
Bloom period:  June - August
Bloom Color: Deep pink to rich red-violet

Wildlife Value Score:  3
Seed Availability:  2
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This native plant can be found on sandy range sites or gravelly exposed hillsides. The plants provide forage for all large animials. Quanities can decrease in overgrazed pastures. Small mammals and birds use the foliage as refuge. Native americans used the root for starting fires, emergency food, and to cure nervousness and bad dreams