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Calystegia spithamaea
Calystegia spithamaea (L.) Pursh
Low False Bindweed, Erect Bindweed
Convolvulaceae (Morning-Glory Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CASP14
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Inflorescence: Axillary
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AL , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: NS
Native Habitat: Rocky or dry sandy soil, fields and open woodlands.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Calystegia spithamaea in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Calystegia spithamaea in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Calystegia spithamaea
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-31Research By: TWC Staff