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Sea Bindweed

Calystegia soldanella

Sea Bindweed is a pretty flower that grows near the beach. Its lovely white or pink blooms open in the sun and can be found climbing on sand dunes and coastal areas.

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Sea Bindweed has glossy, fleshy, kidney-shaped leaves that sprawl along the sand. Its bell-shaped flowers are a beautiful pinkish-purple with five distinctive white stripes radiating from the center, making them stand out against the green foliage.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSolanalesFamilyConvolvulaceaeGenusCalystegia
Sea Bindweed
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Sea Bindweed

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It sometimes has underground stems that can grow over a meter long!

Its name 'soldanella' means 'little coin' in Latin, like the shape of its leaves!

This plant is a super sand-hero, helping to build and protect our precious beaches!

You can find Sea Bindweed growing right where the ocean waves sometimes splash!

Special abilities

Ability

Sand Anchor

Sea Bindweed has deep, strong roots that help it hold onto loose sand, preventing erosion and stabilizing dunes.

Ability

Salt Shield

Sea Bindweed can tolerate salty sea spray and sandy soil, allowing it to thrive where other plants cannot.

Ability

Creeping Colonizer

Sea Bindweed has long, creeping stems that rapidly spread across the sand, quickly covering open areas.

Measurements & details

Height
5-20 cm
Spread
50-200 cm
Flower Size
3-5 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

eaten by

Convolvulus Hawk-moth

Agrius convolvuli

Larvae feed on the leaves

pollinates

Western honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits flowers for nectar

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Collects nectar and pollen

eaten by

European rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Feeds on leaves and stems

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch plants without asking an adult first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Sea Bindweed?

5-20 cm

How wide does Sea Bindweed spread?

50-200 cm

How big are the flowers on Sea Bindweed?

3-5 cm

When does Sea Bindweed bloom?

Summer

Is Sea Bindweed edible?

Yes

Is Sea Bindweed toxic?

None

What is Sea Bindweed's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Sea Bindweed pollinated?

Insect

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