A [[plant]] with funnel-shaped [[flower]]s that close late in the day. Recognized for its symmetrical petals and bright colors in shades of white, blue, red, pink, and purple. Morning glory [[vines]] are often trained to climb [[trellis]]es but will eagerly climb [[fence]]s as well.

As morning glories are easy to grow, Japanese elementary schools often have their students grow them as part of their plant cultivation experience. It is typical summer homework for Japanese students to bring home the morning glories (that they have grown to a certain extent at school) and observe and record their growth. (Note that summer vacation is in the middle of the school year in Japan)

h4. See also

* [[moonflower (flower)|]] - a night-blooming, usually [[white flower|white]] species under the same genus 

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: Morning Glory":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipomoea
アサガオ 朝顔 牵牛花