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Field Bindweed

Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) is a species of bindweed in the family Convolvulaceae (morning glory family ), native to Europe and Asia. It is a climbing or creeping herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.5–2 m high. The leaves are spirally arranged, linear to arrowhead-shaped, 2–5 cm long and alternate, with a 1–3 cm petiole. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, 1-2.5 cm diameter, white or pale pink, with five slightly darker pink radial stripes. It's one of the most troublesome weeds of agricultural fields and gardens throughout temperate regions worldwide.

Field Bindweed Flowers
Field Bindweed
Field Bindweed
Field Bindweed
Field Bindweed
Field Bindweed

5 comments:

  1. You've captured very beautiful flowers.

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  2. You make it look pretty as petunias.

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  3. Thanks Teca, Skagway and Sue for your comment and liking my pictures. Your feedback is much appreciated.

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