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mallow bindweed
Scientific Name: Convolvulus althaeoides
Family: Convolvulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Mallow Bindweed (Convolvulus althaeoides)
Convolvulus althaeoides, commonly known as mallow bindweed or mallow-leaved bindweed, is a charming flowering plant belonging to the morning glory family.
Common Names
- Mallow Bindweed
- Mallow-leaved Bindweed
- Bindweed (shared with other species)
- Morning Glory (shared with other species)
Considerations for Pets
- Mallow Bindweed is a scrambling perennial vine.
- The leaves are often deeply lobed.
- Has a strong taproot.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Convolvulus althaeoides L.
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Group: Dicot
- Symbol: COAL4 (USDA PLANTS Database)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Mediterranean Basin.
- Observed in locations such as Cyprus, Menorca (Spain), La Palma (Canary Islands, Spain), and near Agios Lavrentios village in Pelion mountain, Greece.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial plant.
- Flowers from mid-April to June.
- Features large pink flowers.
- Leaves are greyish-green and may be finger-like or deeply lobed as the plant scrambles.
- Described as a scrambling perennial vine with silvery foliage.
Ecological Role
- Has a strong taproot system able to thrive in areas where other plants struggle.
- Mentioned in the context of weed control, where planting pumpkins might act as an "adversary" to bindweed.
Further Information
- Information available from the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society).
- USDA PLANTS Database (Symbol: COAL4).