Calystegia macrostegia
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Calystegia macrostegia (Greene) Brummitt |
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Convolvulus macrostegius |
Calystegia macrostegia is a species of morning glory known by the common name island false bindweed. This is a woody perennial herb or small shrub which may be a low herbaceous vine or a stout, woody, climbing plant which can approach 9 meters in length. The triangular leaves may be over 10 centimeters wide. This morning glory produces white to very pale pink blooms with corollas 2 to over 6 centimeters wide. This plant is native to Southern California and into Mexico, where it is most common along the coast.