Ipomoea aquatica<\/em>, commonly known as the water morning glory<\/strong> or Kangkong<\/strong>, is a perennial flowering plant. It is native to moist areas of the Americas, where it grows in water or wet soils. I. aquatica <\/em>can reach up to one meter in height, or the stems sprawl for 2-3 m over the ground, float in water, or twine into other plants for support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The tasty leaves and young shoots are produced year-round and are eaten raw or cooked. The youngest shoot tips are added to salads; older leaves are cooked and make mild-flavoured spinach. The leaves can be stir-fried, steamed, boiled for a few minutes, lightly fried in oil, and eaten in various dishes. They are often mixed with hot peppers and garlic and prepared with a savoury dish. Very nutritious, the leaves are a good source of protein as well as providing reasonable quantities of vitamin A, iron, calcium and phosphorus. Roots – occasionally cooked and eaten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Propagation: <\/strong>Seed. Cuttings -Easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ipomoea aquatica<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Family:<\/strong> Convolvulaceae<\/p>\n\n\n\n Known Hazards:<\/strong> Accumulates heavy metals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Habitats:<\/strong> Moist, marshy or inundated localities, shallow pools, ditches, rice fields, forming dense masses.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIs Ipomoea aquatic<\/em>a, Water Morning Glory Edible?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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