A Flying Saucer Morning Glory to the Gods

A Flying Saucer Morning Glory to the Gods

The  Flying Saucer Morning Glory (aka Mexican Morning Glory; Ipomoea  tricolor) is native to the tropical Americas, as well as cultivated and  now naturalized in many other areas of the world.

The  Flying Saucer Morning Glory is a perennial vine that vigorously grows  to a maximum of about 13 feet, sometimes grown as an annual in areas  with frost for its ornamental value.

The  flowers are normally a beautiful vibrant blue saucer- or trumpet-shaped  (but have bred in other species) and 2-4 inch in diameter, with white  and yellow centers.

The  Flying Saucer Morning Glory has a long history of use in spiritual  & medicinal traditions of Native American cultures in Mexico.

The  above-ground portions of the plant all contain ergoline alkaloids (such  as D-lysergamide), which have a hallucinogenic effect, but it is the  seeds that are normally used.

Seeds available commercially may be treated with chemicals that make them unsafe for human consumption.

However,  the main use today of the The Flying Saucer Morning Glory (is for its  ornamental use in the garden. It is great for climbing and covering  objects (like a trellis or mailbox), and is a profuse bloomer.

*This  post is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose,  cure or treat any disease. Always seek medical advice directly through  consultation with a health professional.

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