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Ipomoea parasitica
Found this by the road side. Is it a weed?
The plant shown is Ipomoea parasitica as entered in the PlantFiles here by me (Ron_Convolvulaceae and my associates) :
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showima...
The corolla in the bloom shown has become partially torn/ separated along the secondary folds likely by the rain which is still evident by the discolored areas on the limb.
I assisted on the Flora of India project regarding Identification of this species.
C.Sydes, say hello to Dinesh Ji for me...
I would have said the same, a type of Ipomoea but the petal formation is different (as it is separated). How big is the flower? That would help. Great shot.
Certainly looks like Morning Glory, apart from the petal shape for sure. Are those the leaves with the red stems behind?
I imagine it is in the family Convolvulaceae, (Morning Glory etc) but the lobing pattern of the petals is curious.
Is it a weed?? perhaps that depends on ones definition of "weed",