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Florida lady's nightcap
Scientific Name: Bonamia grandiflora
Family: Convolvulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: FL (Florida (=large-flowered) bonamia)
Bonamia grandiflora: Florida Lady's Nightcap
Bonamia grandiflora, also known as Florida lady's nightcap and Florida bonamia, is a rare, perennial flowering vine belonging to the morning glory family.
Considerations for Pets
- As a vine, the plant could be tempting for pets to chew or play with.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bonamia grandiflora (A. Gray) Hallier f.
- Common Names: Florida lady's nightcap, Florida bonamia, Scrub morning glory, Large-flowered Bonamia
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning glory family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Florida, where it is considered endemic.
- Found in locations like Warea Tract, Seminole State Forest, Lake County, FL, and Lake Marion Creek Preserve.
Conservation Status
- Designated as Endangered at the state level and Threatened at the US level.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Described as a perennial vine forb/herb.
- Features showy blooms.
Related Species
- Other members of the genus are also known as Lady's Nightcap, such as Bonamia menziesii (Hawai'i Lady's Nightcap).