This is a plant known as Saltmarsh Morning-Glory
Ipomoea sagittata is my scientific name
Ipomoea means "resembling a woodworm"
Because of how I wind and spiral in a manner arcane
Sagittata comes from the Greek word for "arrow"
My arrow-shaped leaves is to what that pertains.
Sources: https://www.flawildflowers.org/flower-friday-ipomoea-sagittata/
Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson
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