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Reveal, James L.

Calystegia spithamaea ssp. spithamaea

Calystegia spithamaea (L.) Pursh ssp. spithamaea

Low False Bindweed

Convolvulaceae (Morning-Glory Family)

Synonym(s): Convolvulus spithamaeus

USDA Symbol: CASPS2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Vine
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AL , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MO , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-03-21
Research By: TWC Staff

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