A late 18th century illustration of Ipomoea quamoclit, commonly known as cypress vine, cypress vine morning glory, cardinal creeper, cardinal vine, star glory, star of Bethlehem or hummingbird vine, is a species of vine in the family Convolvulaceae native to tropical regions of the New World and naturalized elsewhere in the tropics. From Biologia Centrali-Americana, aka Contributions to the knowledge of the fauna and flora of Mexico and Central America by William Botting. Published in London in 1879

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Location: Central American Regions
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
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