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"Ipomoea are normally poisonous ..." Note that Ipomoea batatas is sweet potato is a staple throughout the world and is very delicious, especially the purple-sk
by i_feel_great 8y ago
"Ipomoea are normally poisonous ..."
Note that Ipomoea batatas is sweet potato is a staple throughout the world and is very delicious, especially the purple-skinned, cream-fleshed variety. The young leaves can also be cooked and eaten.
- pvaldes 8y agoYes, is an exception to the rule, hence the "normally". Convolvulaceae is a sister family to Solanaceae, and share their fondness for making some pretty evil alkaloids. Ipomoea (and other related genus) work often with lysergic acid derivatives. From LSD to vasoconstrictor or even gangrenous substances.