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Gold Dwarf Morning Glory

Hewittia malabarica

Gold Dwarf Morning Glory
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Overview

Hewittia malabarica is a flowering plant in the monotypic genus Hewittia Wight & Arn., belonging to the family Convolvulaceae and widespread throughout tropical Africa, Asia, and Polynesia. It is a climbing or prostrate perennial herb with slender stems and flowers that are pale yellow, cream, or white with a purple center, and large leaves that can be used as a cooked vegetable or used in folk medicine with the roots. The stems can be used to make ropes.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Hewittia malabarica — CC BY-SA 4.0