large bindweed
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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.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
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.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSolanalesFamilyConvolvulaceaeGenusCalystegia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
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.
Special abilities
Ability
Root Resilience
Large bindweed has deep, extensive root systems that store energy, allowing it to regrow vigorously even after being cut back.
Ability
Climbing Power
Large bindweed can twine its stems around any nearby support, using other plants or structures to reach sunlight high above.
Ability
Rapid Spreader
Large bindweed can quickly produce numerous seeds and spread via underground runners, colonizing new areas with impressive speed.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-300 cm
- Flower Size
- 4-7 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to early fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
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.
Traits
Climbing/Vine
Climbing or vine plants are characterized by a growth habit that allows them to ascend upwards by twining, tendrils, or adhesive roots.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Don't eat any part of the plant, and be careful not to get tangled in its vines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is large bindweed?
20-300 cm
How big are the flowers on large bindweed?
4-7 cm
When does large bindweed bloom?
Summer to early fall
Is large bindweed edible?
No
Is large bindweed toxic?
Mild
What is large bindweed's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is large bindweed pollinated?
Insect
Where is large bindweed usually found?
Urban areas
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