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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.