Field Bindweed

Convolvulus arvensis

"Convolvulus arvensis" is a species of bindweed in the morning glory family, native to Europe and Asia. It is a climbing or creeping herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.5–2 m high.
Field Bindweed This is a picture of Field Bindweed on the North Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Fort Meade, Maryland. Convolvulus arvensis,Geotagged,Spring,United States

Appearance

The leaves are spirally arranged, linear to arrowhead-shaped, 2–5 cm long and alternate, with a 1–3 cm petiole. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, 1-2.5 cm diameter, white or pale pink, with five slightly darker pink radial stripes.

Flowering occurs in the mid-summer, when white to pale pink, funnel-shaped flowers develop. Flowers are approximately 0.75-1 in. across and are subtended by small bracts. Fruit are light brown, rounded and 1/8 in. wide. Each fruit contains 2 seeds that are eaten by birds and can remain viable in the soil for decades.
Convolvulus arvensis Acker-Winde Convolvulus arvensis,Field Bindweed,Geotagged,Spring,Switzerland

Naming

There are two varieties:
⤷ "Convolvulus arvensis" var. "arvensis". Leaves broader.
⤷ "Convolvulus arvensis" var. "linearifolius". Leaves narrower.

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