Ipomoea carnea
Common name:
Bush Morning Glory,
Morning Glory Tree ,
Besharam ,
Behaya
Convolvulaceae,
a shrub native to tropical America, naturalized widely.
The hindi/marathi names besharam/behaya, meaning shameless, referes to its rampant spreading.
As the name suggests, the blooms fade as the sun warms them, just like morning glories – but they are impressive while they last, blooming in large clusters at the ends of the tall branches.
Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
A very common plant along highways of S. India.
Surendra Parihar