Calystegia purpurata
| Calystegia purpurata | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Solanales |
| Family: | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus: | Calystegia |
| Species: | C. purpurata |
| Binomial name | |
| Calystegia purpurata (Greene) Brummitt | |
Calystegia purpurata is a species of morning glory known by the common name Pacific false bindweed.[1][2]
It is endemic to California, where it grows in the seaside scrub of the coastline and the chaparral of the coastal and inland valleys.
Description
Calystegia purpurata is a robust perennial herb growing from a woody caudex and extending spreading or climbing stems up to 70 centimeters. The lobed leaves are up to 5 centimeters long and generally triangular in shape.
The inflorescence produces 1 to 5 flowers atop peduncles. The flower is a morning glory up to 5 centimeters wide, in color white, pink, purple, or white or cream with purple stripes.
See also
References
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment: Calystegia purpurata
- USDA Plants Profile
- Calystegia purpurata Photo gallery