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shortstalk false bindweed
Scientific Name: Calystegia silvatica
Family: Convolvulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Calystegia silvatica: Shortstalk False Bindweed
Calystegia silvatica, commonly known as shortstalk false bindweed, is a climbing vine belonging to the bindweed or morning glory family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a climbing vine which can form a thick ground cover.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calystegia silvatica (Kit.) Griseb.
- Common Names: Shortstalk false bindweed, giant bindweed, greater bindweed, hedge bindweed, large bindweed.
- Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory family)
- Genus: Calystegia R. Br.
- Synonyms:
- Calystegia sylvatica syn C silvatica
- Calystegia sylvestris
- Convolvulus sylvaticus
- Subspecies:
- Calystegia silvatica (Kit.) Griseb. subsp. fraterniflora (Mack. & Bush) Brummitt
- Calystegia silvatica ssp. silvatica
- Calystegia silvatica ssp. fraterniflora
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant can be found in locations such as Streambanks and lake margins.
- Observed in locations such as Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Calystegia silvatica is a perennial vine, described as a forb/herb, known for its climbing habit.
- It forms a thick ground cover and climbs into the canopy of woody plants.
Ecological Role
- Calystegia silvatica is sometimes considered a weed, particularly in hedgerows.
Additional Information
- The plant flowers.