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Family Convolvulaceae

HAWAII - NATURALIZED

Ipomoea aquatica

Kawaiku'i Beach Park, Oahu

SWAMP CABBAGE   UNG-CHOI

Sprawling, hollow-stemmed vine in freshwater streams, ponds & taro paddies.  Flowers may have purple center.  Widely cultivated in Asia as vegetable crop.  Tropics worldwide.

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