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Apparently I am growing at least one PROHIBITED convolvulaceae species known as Ipomoea aquatica (also known as water spinach or swamp morning glory). I did not know this was a plant that was forbidden in Florida and I am sure the person who granted my request for a seed of this plant did not know either!
Well, much to my reluctant disappointment, I destroyed my beautiful potted plant today. It went out with the trash pickup. I never even got to see it bloom. What a bummer!
I understand the reason this plant is prohibited now after reading more here, but it doesn't make it any easier for me to have killed it. It was really a beautiful plant and I felt it was of no threat because it was potted and contained, but I guess there may be other ways for this plant to have escaped my pot.
And ... I sure wouldn't want USDA or APHIS to come knocking at my door:
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