Wildflowers of Southern Arizona
Scarlet Creeper.
Ipomoea cristulata.
Morning-glory (Convolvulaceae) family
The tubular, trumpet-shaped flowers are up to to 1 1/4 inches (3.2 cm) long and 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) wide. Unlike those of a typical morning glory, the flowers stay open all day. The leaves are dark green and divided into 3 to 5 lobes. The stems are slender, green, and twining.
Santa Catalina Mountains.
Prison Camp
Location: Next to first parking area beyond entrance
9/23/15
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