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low false bindweed
Scientific Name: Calystegia spithamaea ssp. spithamaea
Family: Convolvulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Calystegia spithamaea (Low False Bindweed)
Calystegia spithamaea, commonly known as Low False Bindweed, is a perennial vine or forb/herb belonging to the genus Calystegia. It is also known as Upright Bindweed, Erect Bindweed, and Low Bindweed.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calystegia spithamaea (L.) Pursh
- Family: Convolvulaceae (Bindweed or Morning Glory Family)
- Synonym: Convolvulus spithamaeus L.
- Subspecies:
- Calystegia spithamaea subsp. spithamaea
- Calystegia spithamaea ssp. purshiana
- Calystegia spithamaea subsp. stans
Distribution and Habitat
The native Erect Bindweed is found primarily in central and New England, growing in sand and gravel soils. One subspecies, Calystegia spithamaea ssp. purshiana, can be found growing in a shale barren in Allegany Co., Maryland. It can be found as far up as dry low elevation sites.
Morphological Characteristics
- The plant is a low-growing perennial herb.
- Flowers are white, rarely pink, funnel-shaped, 2 to 3 inches across with 5 shallow lobes at the tip.
Ecological Role
Calystegia sepium is a perennial climber that grows at a fast rate.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS Plant Database
- Discover Life