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Calystegia purpurata ssp. purpurata
Calystegia purpurata (Greene) Brummitt ssp. purpurata
Pacific False Bindweed, Purple Western Morning Glory, Smooth Western Morning-glory
Convolvulaceae (Morning-glory family)
Synonym(s): Convolvulus occidentalis var. purpuratus
USDA Symbol: CAPUP2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems strongly climbing, up to about 3 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: White to purple.
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Chaparral, coastal scrub.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 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 purpurata ssp. purpurata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Calystegia purpurata ssp. purpurata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Calystegia purpurata ssp. purpurata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-03-30Research By: CBR