Convolvulus arvensis L.

Field Bindweed

Convolvulaceae

Taxonomy

Classification

Group: Spermatophytina (Spermatophytes)
Family: Convolvulaceae (Bindweed family)
Genus: Convolvulus (Bindweed)

Synonyms

Convolvulus arvensis
Convolvulus arvensis subsp. crispatus
Convolvulus arvensis var. linearifolius
Convolvulus auriculatus
Convolvulus cherleri
Convolvulus corsicus

Related species

Convolvulus arvensis L. - Field Bindweed

Traits


    20–80 cm tall, twining. prophylls below the flowers: distinctly apart from the flowers, not enfolding the calyx, lineal. flowers: whitish to pink. corolla: 14–30 mm long. stigmata: 2, filiform. fruits: capsules. stem: prostrating. upper stem-leaves: stalked." ...

    You find the complete description in our identification books.

Distribution

Distribution in Europe


Convolvulus arvensis

Legend

The colours represent the floristic status of the species in the respective region. Green indicates native occurrences, light green naturalized occurrences. Adventive occurrences are represented by light yellow shades and plants that are cultivated (but rarely occur in the wild) are dark yellow. Grey colours are used, if the floristic status of species is unknown or uncertain.


Distribution in Germany

Convolvulus arvensis

Legend

Natural, established occurences
Artificial occurences

The color intensity reflects the species' abundance

Data: Floristische Kartierung Deutschlands (Stand 2013), Bundesamt für Naturschutz (www.floraweb.de)

Ecology

Convolvulus arvensis

Convolvulus arvensis

Status

  • native

Habitat

  • extensively used or natural grassland, dwarf shrub heaths, ruderal vegetation, fields, vineyards, parks, gardens

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