large bindweed

Calystegia silvatica

Large bindweed is a climbing plant with beautiful white or pink flowers. It loves to grow in sunny places and can wrap around other plants, making it look very pretty in gardens.

Hábitat: Urban areas

Aspecto

The large bindweed has striking, pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers that open wide in sunlight. Its arrow- or heart-shaped leaves grow on twining stems that rapidly climb upwards, often smothering other plants. It is notably larger than common field bindweed.

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large bindweed

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Datos interesantes

It's sometimes called 'Granny Pop-out-of-Bed' because its flowers seem to jump open in the morning!

Its strong roots can burrow over 3 meters deep, making it tough to remove from gardens!

One single plant can produce up to 2,000 seeds in a season, ensuring new plants pop up everywhere!

The elegant white flowers open to greet the morning sun and close up tightly as dusk approaches.

Habilidades especiales

Large bindweed has deep, extensive root systems that store energy, allowing it to regrow vigorously even after being cut back.

Large bindweed can twine its stems around any nearby support, using other plants or structures to reach sunlight high above.

Large bindweed can quickly produce numerous seeds and spread via underground runners, colonizing new areas with impressive speed.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 20-300 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 4-7 cm
Temporada de floración: Summer to early fall
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Leve
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits its large white flowers for nectar.

eaten by

bindweed moth

Tyta luctuosa

Its caterpillars feed specifically on bindweed leaves.

pollinates

hummingbird hawkmoth

Macroglossum stellatarum

Hovers to drink nectar from the deep trumpet flowers.

Rasgos

Trepador/Enredadera

Las plantas trepadoras o enredaderas se caracterizan por un hábito de crecimiento que les permite ascender enrollándose o usando zarcillos o raíces adhesivas.

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Floración de verano

Las plantas de floración de verano producen sus flores durante la temporada estival, a menudo aportando un color vibrante cuando muchas otras plantas ya han terminado de florecer.

Crecimiento rápido

Las plantas de crecimiento rápido exhiben tasas de crecimiento aceleradas, aumentando rápidamente de tamaño y biomasa en un corto período de tiempo.

Imán para polinizadores

Describe plantas que son particularmente atractivas y beneficiosas para una amplia variedad de organismos polinizadores.

Adaptado a la ciudad

Esta característica de hábitat indica especies que pueden coexistir con los humanos en entornos urbanos y suburbanos, utilizando estructuras artificiales y espacios verdes.