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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.