




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
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.





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PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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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!
Sea Bindweed has deep, strong roots that help it hold onto loose sand, preventing erosion and stabilizing dunes.
Sea Bindweed can tolerate salty sea spray and sandy soil, allowing it to thrive where other plants cannot.
Sea Bindweed has long, creeping stems that rapidly spread across the sand, quickly covering open areas.
Agrius convolvuli
Larvae feed on the leaves
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar
Bombus terrestris
Collects nectar and pollen

Oryctolagus cuniculus
Feeds on leaves and stems
Climbing or vine plants are characterized by a growth habit that allows them to ascend upwards by twining, tendrils, or adhesive roots.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Salt tolerant plants can withstand and grow in conditions with elevated salinity levels in the soil or water.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
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5-20 cm
50-200 cm
3-5 cm
Summer
Yes
None
Perennial
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