Hedge Bindweed Calystegia sepium (formerly Convolvulus sepium)

Other scientific names: Convolvulus sepium, Calystegia inflata, Convolvulus americanus Family: Bindweed Family (Convolvulaceae) Group: Bindweeds Distinctive features: Leaves have square ends towards the base (see photos). Similar species:   •   Upright Bindweed (Calystegia spithamaea) - Large white flowers. Leaves not square at base.   •   Eurasian Black Bindweed (Fallopia convolvulus) - Leaves not square at base.   •   Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) - Smaller white flowers. Leaves have two pointy ends near the base. Flowers: Summer;  White;  5 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 324    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 12, 254    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 239    Native/Non-native: Native Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: sepium: growing in hedges For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 37 photographs available, of which 6 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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