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Sierra false bindweed
Scientific Name: Calystegia malacophylla ssp. pedicellata
Family: Convolvulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Calystegia malacophylla: Sierra False Bindweed
Calystegia malacophylla, commonly known as Sierra false bindweed, is a captivating member of the Calystegia genus. This perennial vine, belonging to the Morning Glory family, adds beauty to the California landscape.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a vine and has the potential to be ingested by pets if accessible.
- The plant can be ground-trailing, which might expose more surface area to be accessed by pets.
Scientific Classification
- Genus: Calystegia
- Species: Calystegia malacophylla
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Calystegia fulcrata ssp. malacophylla
- Convolvulus malacophyllus
- Subspecies and Varieties:
- Calystegia malacophylla subsp. malacophylla
- Calystegia malacophylla var. malacophylla
- Calystegia malacophylla ssp pedicillata
Common Names
- Sierra False Bindweed
- Sierra Morning Glory
- Woolly Morning Glory
- Hillside Morning Glory
- Coast Range False Bindweed
- Jepson's Morning Glory
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to California.
- Found in several industries and environments within California.
- Specific locations include:
- Sierra Nevada
- Coast Ranges of California
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Los Padres National Forest
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial vine forb/herb.
- Small in size.
- Leaves are evergreen.
- In the summer, assumes a white coloring.
- Trails more than it climbs.
Additional Information
- This plant is sometimes confused with Calystegia collina (Coast Range) or Calystegia occidentalis (Chaparral False Bindweed).