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Calystegia peirsonii

Calystegia peirsonii (Abrams) Brummitt

Peirson's False Bindweed, Peirson's Morning Glory, Peirson's Morning-glory

Convolvulaceae (Morning-glory family)

Synonym(s): Convolvulus peirsonii

USDA Symbol: CAPE18

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Vine
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems decumbent to weakly climbing, up to about 15 inches long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: White, sometimes with a pink blush.

Distribution

USA: CA
Native Habitat: Rocky slopes.

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Calystegia peirsonii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Calystegia peirsonii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Calystegia peirsonii

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-03-30
Research By: CBR

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