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Sweet Potato

Scientific Name:
Ipomoea batatas

Sweet Potato is an invasive perennial climber, pollinated by insects, its sweet-tasting tuberous roots are an important root vegetable.

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  • Least Concern
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Origin

Exotic (South America)

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Habitat

Climber

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Flowering

Yes

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Fruiting

Rarely

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