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chaparral false bindweed

Scientific Name: Calystegia occidentalis ssp. occidentalis var. occ

Family: Convolvulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Chaparral False Bindweed (Calystegia occidentalis)

Calystegia occidentalis, commonly known as chaparral false bindweed, is a perennial vine in the morning glory family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a vine, which could present a potential hazard for pets who might ingest or become entangled in the plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calystegia occidentalis (A. Gray) Brummitt
  • Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory Family)
  • Synonyms: Calystegia fulcrata (A. Gray) Brummitt
  • Subspecies:
    • Calystegia occidentalis ssp. occidentalis (A. Gray) Brummitt
    • Calystegia occidentalis ssp. fulcrata (A. Gray) Brummitt
    • Calystegia occidentalis ssp. tomentella
  • Varieties:
    • Calystegia occidentalis var.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to California and Oregon.
  • Found in dry slopes, chaparral, and pine woodlands.
  • Also found in coastal bluffs, valleys below 1,000 feet, coastal scrub, and interior chaparral habitats of Arizona.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Vine, forb/herb with a perennial duration.
  • Can develop erectly, growing in height and width to form a rounded shrub.
  • Evergreen.
  • Leaves are triangular.

Associated Species

  • Often found with California Encelia (Encelia californica) and California Sagebrush (Artemisia californica).

Further Information

  • Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Calystegia occidentalis.