10 Facts You Did Not Know About Morning Glory

Do you know the name of this plant you often walk past by ?

Its name is Morning Glory.

Most people know it by the name of Water Spinach , kang-kung , or swamp cabbage.

It is popularly used as a green vegetable, especially in East and Southeast Asian cuisines.

Its scientific name is Ipomoea aquatica.

It is called Morning Glory because its trumpet-shaped flowers peak at full bloom in the morning.

Fortunately, eating morning glory flowers is not dangerous.

But the seeds can be poisonous, especially in large quantities.

They contain a chemical similar to LSD. Symptoms can range widely, from diarrhea to hallucinations.

Morning glories in the garden are said to bring peace and happiness and its seeds under your pillow encourage restful sleep free of nightmares.

The particular species of the morning glory referred to as Ipomoea violacea and Ipomoea carnea are quite poisonous to dogs.

When large quantities of seeds are eaten by dogs, it is the many lysergic alkaloids that cause distress.

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