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chaparral false bindweed

Scientific Name: Calystegia occidentalis ssp. fulcrata

Family: Convolvulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Calystegia occidentalis

Calystegia occidentalis, commonly known as chaparral false bindweed, is a species belonging to the morning glory family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a vine.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a vine.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calystegia occidentalis (A. Gray) Brummitt
  • Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory Family)
  • Subspecies:
    • Calystegia occidentalis subsp. occidentalis (A. Gray) Brummitt
    • Calystegia occidentalis subsp. fulcrata (A. Gray) Brummitt
    • Calystegia occidentalis subsp. tomentella
  • Synonym: Calystegia fulcrata (A. Gray) Brummitt
  • Common Names: Chaparral False Bindweed, Sierra False Bindweed, Nightblooming False Bindweed, Coast Range False Bindweed, Hillside Morning Glory, Bush Morning Glory, Modoc Morning Glory, Western Morning Glory, Pale Morning Glory, Pacific False Bindweed.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to California and Oregon.
  • Also found in Arizona.
  • Grows on dry slopes, chaparral, and pine woodlands.
  • Found in various habitat types, including desert scrub and chaparral-oak environments.
  • In coastal areas, it can be found on coastal bluffs and valleys below 1,000 feet.
  • Common in interior chaparral habitats.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Perennial vine or forb/herb.
  • Can also be considered a subshrub.
  • The development is erect, tending to grow in both height and width, forming a rounded shrub.
  • Evergreen.
  • Some texts mention leaves of triangular to hastate shape.

Ecological Role

  • Often found in chaparral and coastal sage scrub, especially in disturbed openings.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Found alongside other chaparral and sage scrub companions such as California Encelia (Encelia californica) and California Sagebrush (Artemisia californica).

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Calystegia occidentalis.
  • The USDA also provides information on this species.