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Calystegia sepium (Hedge Bindweed)

Plant Info
Also known as: Hedge False Bindweed
Genus:Calystegia
Family:Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory)
Life cycle:perennial
Origin:native
Habitat:part shade, sun; fields, edges of woods
Bloom season:June - September
Plant height:3 to 10 foot vine
USDA PLANTS database:Minnesota county distribution map
Spotted in Ramsey County at:

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Detailed Information

Flower: 5-petals tubular

[photo of flower] 2 to 3-inch long funnel-shaped flower. Each flower is 5 petals fused together with a yellow center; petal color ranges from pure white to pale pink or lavender. A flower usually lasts only 1 day. They open in the morning and close in the afternoon, but may stay open all day if the temperature is just right.

Leaves and stem: alternate simple

[photo of leaves] Leaves are up to 5 inches long and 3 inches across with smooth edges, typically arrowhead-shaped, and sparsely arranged up the stem. The plant lacks tendrils, so the stem wraps around other plants for support.

Notes:

Hedge Bindweed is often seen climbing up shrubs, fences and in open fields. It is similar to Field Bindweed, but with larger flowers and leaves.

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More photos

All photos taken at Long Lake Regional Park, New Brighton, MN, June-July 2006.

Comments

Have you seen this plant in Minnesota, or have any other comments about it?

Posted by: Todd in Dakota County
on: 2009-07-22 11:42:48

I saw this blooming today in UMore Park.

Posted by: Tony in Castle Rock Township
on: 2009-07-31 21:43:47

Saw this growing in patches of wild blackberries

Posted by: LAC
on: 2009-08-13 22:10:34

They are all up and down the shores of the backwaters of the Mississippi River from Hastings to Red Wing. I have tons of pictures and plan to harvest some seeds this fall.

Posted by: Pat in Pillager, Mn
on: 2011-11-06 22:38:32

Found this growing in a wet ditch this summer near Pillager. The vines were climbing up other shrubs and small trees.

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