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Nightblooming False Bindweed

This page provides information about Nightblooming False Bindweed, a fascinating plant with unique characteristics.

Considerations for Pets

• While the provided text does not explicitly mention toxicity, it does refer to "sap" in connection to other plants, and notes that young shoots and root may be edible when cooked. Always exercise caution when pets are near any plant material.

Scientific Classification

• Scientific Name: Calystegia atriplicifolia Hallier f.
• Common Names: Nightblooming False Bindweed, Coast Range False Bindweed, Hillside Morning Glory, Island False Bindweed, Island Morning Glory
• Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory Family)
• Rank: Species
• Subspecies: Calystegia atriplicifolia subsp. atriplicifolia Hallier f.
• Synonyms: Some older classifications may list this plant under the genus Convolvulus, such as Convolvulus spithamaea L. var. catesbiana (Pursh) Tryon, orth. var., Convolvulus malacophyllus Greene ssp. collinus (Greene) Abrams, or Convolvulus japonicus.

Distribution and Habitat

• Observed in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, particularly on the eastern slopes of Mt. Adams along the Island Springs Trail.
• Also found in Butte County, California.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Described as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
• It is an annual or herbaceous perennial vine.
• The species name atriplicifolia means having leaves like Atriplex.

Ecological Role

• Occurs with Hall's rupertia and is also found with Bolander's ragwort (Senecio bolanderi var. bolanderi) and Siskiyou false hellebore (Veratrum).

Quirky Facts

• The name "Nightblooming" refers to the flowers that open at night.

Further Information

• Dave's Garden: A community where gardeners share tips, ideas, seeds, and plants.
• Magnolia Society International: Their annual meeting in Oregon featured observations of this plant.