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Peirson's false bindweed
Scientific Name: Calystegia peirsonii
Family: Convolvulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Calystegia peirsonii
Calystegia peirsonii, commonly known as Peirson's false bindweed or Peirson's morning glory, is a perennial vine forb/herb belonging to the genus Calystegia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calystegia peirsonii (Abrams) Brummitt
- Common Names: Peirson's false bindweed, Peirson's morning glory
- Genus: Calystegia R. Br.
- Family: Convolvulaceae (mentioned in relation to the genus Calystegia)
- Synonyms: Convolvulus peirsonii (based on "Calystegia peirsonii aka Convolvulus peirsonii")
Distribution and Habitat
Calystegia peirsonii is endemic to Los Angeles County, California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is described as a vine forb/herb, and a subshrub.
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
- Another species, Calystegia spithamaea, has funnel-shaped flower 2 to 3 inches across with 5 shallow lobes at the tip.
Related Species
- Calystegia atriplicifolia (Nightblooming false bindweed)
- Calystegia collina (Coast range false bindweed)
- Calystegia occidentalis (Chaparral False Bindweed)
- Calystegia pellita (Hairy False Bindweed)
- Calystegia purpurata (Pacific false bindweed)
- Calystegia sepium (Hedge Bindweed)
- Calystegia spithamaea (Low False Bindweed, Upright Bindweed)
Further Information
- Pronunciation can be found on pronouncekiwi.
- More information can be found on Garden Guides.
- CalFlora Taxon Report 1369 provides county-specific information.
- The Drone-Application-Server database contains publication for Calystegia biodroid.Taxa. 33427.