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hedge false bindweed

Scientific Name: Calystegia sepium

Family: Convolvulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Hedge False Bindweed (Calystegia sepium)

Hedge False Bindweed, scientifically known as Calystegia sepium, is a perennial climbing plant also commonly referred to as Hedge Bindweed, Bellbine, Rutland Beauty, Wild Morning Glory, Lady's-nightcap, Bearbind, Devil's Guts, and Greater Bindweed. It belongs to the Bindweed or Morning Glory family (Convolvulaceae).

Considerations for Pets

  • As a vine, Hedge False Bindweed can climb fences and other structures in gardens.
  • The plant's vigorous growth and climbing habit may pose entanglement risks, particularly for small animals.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calystegia sepium (L.) R. Br.
  • Family: Convolvulaceae (Bindweed or Morning Glory family)
  • Order: Solanales
  • Group: Dicot
  • Synonyms:
    • Convolvulus sepium
    • Calystegia sepium ssp. americana
    • Calystegia sepium ssp. angulata
    • Calystegia sepium ssp. sepium (L.) R. Br.
    • Calystegia sepium subsp. limnophila

Distribution and Habitat

The Hedge False Bindweed is found across the globe in temperate regions. It is common in ditches, fencelines, and roadsides. While it is considered exotic and invasive in some locations, it is also considered native to other parts of the world. The plant is mentioned as being found in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Minnesota, and Florida.

Ecological Role

In some locations, Hedge False Bindweed is considered an invasive species due to its rapid growth and climbing habit. This can have implications for the surrounding environment as it competes with other plants for resources.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Perennial forb/herb and vine.
  • Size: Can grow up to 10 feet (3 meters).
  • Root System: Large rhizomatous root systems.
  • Flowers: 2 1/2- to 3-inch (6.3 - 7.6 cm) flowers, typically white to pinkish, funnel-shaped.
  • Flowering Period: July to September.

Quirky Facts

  • Some common names for Calystegia sepium include "Devil's Guts" and "Old Man's Night Cap."