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Characteristics of morning glory

Marie Schrader
2020-07-02 19:39:03
Morning glory is a kind of common wild flower. It is also called Trumpet Flower because its shape is similar to trumpet. As a short sunshine plant, the daily light time should not be too long, otherwise it will not bloom. In addition, because it is an annual plant, it should be planted in autumn every year. When it is planted in spring, it can continue to see its flowering. Its seeds have certain medicinal value and can treat abdominal distension and constipation.

I. appearance features

Morning glory is also called morning glory. Its corolla is funnel-shaped and does not divide into petals, so it belongs to the composite flower. The whole shape is similar to the trumpet, and the color is mostly blue purple and purple red, and the corolla tube is white. In addition, its leaves are heart-shaped, but also very good-looking

The light should be short.

Morning glory belongs to the plant of short sunshine, and the time of illumination should not be too long. If long-term sunlight is harmful to the differentiation of its flower bud, it must be placed in a dark place to grow, which is more conducive to promoting its flowering.

3. Seed collection and sowing

As an annual plant, morning glory is difficult to survive in winter. Generally, we need to collect seeds in autumn, and then wait until the next spring to plant, so that we can continue to see it bloom. If you think it's too much trouble, you can choose to raise a perennial Petunia

Morning Glory

IV. medicinal value

The seeds of morning glory have certain medicinal value. Can treat ascites, constipation and other symptoms, but also on Ascaris and tapeworm disease has therapeutic effect.

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