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low false bindweed
Scientific Name: Calystegia spithamaea
Family: Convolvulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: CT (low bindweed), MA (low bindweed), ME (upright
Low False Bindweed (Calystegia spithamaea)
Calystegia spithamaea, commonly known as Low False Bindweed, is a perennial vine or forb/herb belonging to the Bindweed or Morning Glory Family (Convolvulaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is a vine, potentially posing entanglement hazards for small animals.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is a vine, potentially posing entanglement hazards for small children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calystegia spithamaea (L.) Pursh
- Family: Convolvulaceae (Bindweed or Morning Glory Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Convolvulus spithamaeus L.
- Subspecies:
- Calystegia spithamaea subsp. purshiana
- Calystegia spithamaea subsp. spithamaea
Common Names
- Low False Bindweed
- Low Bindweed
- Upright Bindweed
- Erect Bindweed
Distribution and Habitat
- It is found in the sand and gravel soils of New England.
- Specific locations mentioned include areas between Gatineau.
- Also found at dry, low elevation sites.
- Grows in Ontario, Canada
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is described as a low-growing perennial herb.
- Most species in the Bindweed family are long twining vines.
- The plant has white, rarely pink, funnel-shaped flowers 2 to 3 inches across with 5 shallow lobes at the tip.
Related Species
- Calystegia macounii (Macoun's False Bindweed)
- Calystegia stebbinsii (Stebbins' False Bindweed)
- Calystegia collina (Coast Range False Bindweed)
- Calystegia sepium (Hedge False Bindweed)
- Calystegia silvatica (Shortstalk False Bindweed)
- Calystegia soldanella (Seashore False Bindweed or Beach Morning Glory)
- Calystegia subacaulis (Hillside False Bindweed)
- Calystegia pubescens