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Appalachia false bindweed

Scientific Name: Calystegia sepium ssp. appalachiana

Family: Convolvulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Calystegia sepium subsp. appalachiana: Appalachia False Bindweed

Calystegia sepium subsp. appalachiana, a member of the Convolvulaceae family, is known by several common names, including Appalachia false bindweed, hedge bindweed, hedge false bindweed, and Bingham's false bindweed.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calystegia sepium (L.) R. Br. subsp. appalachiana Brummitt
  • Family: Convolvulaceae (Bindweed family)
  • Kingdom: [Implicitly] Plantae (based on the description as a plant)
  • Rank: Subspecies
  • Synonyms: Mentions of "false bindweed" and "bindweed" referring to the genus Calystegia, which could be considered broader synonyms.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • This plant is a vine and may present a tangling hazard for small pets or children.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Specifically found in the Appalachia region.
  • Observed in Minnesota.
  • Also appears in New Jersey, but further evaluation is required.
  • Associated with Central Appalachian Forest ecoregions and Mid-Appalachian Shale Barrens.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habit

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb, Vine

Ecological Role

  • Native to AK I CAN N

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Mentioned in the context of fertilization in spring with slow-release granular fertilizer.

Additional Information

  • Symbol: CASEA4 and CASE13