Convolvulus arvensis

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iConvolvulus arvensis

Scientific classification

Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Solanales
Family:	Convolvulaceae
Genus:	Convolvulus
Species:	C. arvensis

Binomial name

Convolvulus arvensis
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Convolvulus arvensis (Field Bindweed) is a species of bindweed, native to Europe and Asia. It is a climbing or creeping herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.5-2 m high. The leaves are spirally arranged, linear to arrowhead-shaped, 2-5 cm long, with a 1-3 cm petiole. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, 1-2.5 cm diameter, white or pale pink, with five slightly darker pink radial stripes.

There are two varieties:

Convolvulus arvensis var. arvensis. Leaves broader.
Convolvulus arvensis var. linearifolius. Leaves narrower.

Although it produces attractive flowers, it is often unwelcome in gardens as a nuisance weed due to its rapid growth and choking of cultivated plants. It has been introduced to North America, where it is an invasive species in some areas.

Other common names, mostly obsolete, include Lesser Bindweed, European bindweed, Perennial morning glory, Smallflowered morning glory, Creeping jenny, and Possession vine.