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Comments (3)Found on net: Botanically known as Ipomoea batatas, the sweet potato is a member of the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae and is closely related to the morning glory vine (I. purpurea) and the leafy vegetable, kangkong (I. aquatica). It is not related to the true potato, which is a member of the tomato family, Solanaceae. There are ornamental sweet potato varieties grown exclusively for their decorative foliage. These ornamental varieties may also produce edible underground tubers but they are usually less prolific and tubers are usually smaller and not as palatable as those that have been bred and grown exclusively for their tuber. I would wonder about any possible pesticide used by the greenhouse growers. They can be used to start new plants, they root easily. Never tasted them...Rina...See MoreWhat is this vine, like sweet potato vine?
Comments (4)Dioscorea batatas I believe. Smilax has alternate leaf arrangement. Dioscorea batatas opposite to occasionally whorled. HTH Chris Here is a link that might be useful: Cinnamon Vine...See MorePLanting sweet potato vine and moring glory vine
Comments (4)Hi all, Even though the sweetpotato belongs in the monrning glory family, it does not take to climbing trellises (even if trellises are available). I think it lost its "climbing ability" on its way to being domesticated. Thanks. TF The splog: http://www.sweetpotato360.com...See Moresweet potatoes, from the sweet potato vine
Comments (4)I dug up ONE tuber a couple of weekends ago. I know there must be more, but I couldn't reach way down inside that planter box - it's about 4' deep. It was about 6" long and about 6" in circumference. Not too big, really. But I put it in my cabinet where I store my potatoes. Looks like a regular old sweet potatoe to me. Moni - yours is HUMONGOUS! Susan...See MoreSharon - 5
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