Field bindweed – Convolvulus arvensis - Plant & Pest Diagnostics

The photo is of field bindweed with a white flower. The flower is funnel-shaped with a hint of pink color.

Field bindweed – Convolvulus arvensis

Convolvulus arvensis L.

Convolvulaceae (Morningglory family)

MI Status

Non-native

Life cycle

Twining, creeping perennial vine.

Leaves

Cotyledons are square to kidney-shaped. Leaves are alternate, arrowhead- to spade-shaped with nearly parallel leaf margins and generally rounded tips. Leaf bases are pointed or rounded.

Stems

Climbing, trailing, herbaceous vines up to 6 feet or more in length.

Flowers and fruit

White to pink petals fused into a funnel shape with two leafy, small bracts
approximately 1 inch below the flower base. Fruits are egg-shaped capsules
containing dull gray, brown, or black seeds with one round and two flattened surfaces.

Reproduction

Seeds, creeping roots, and rhizomes.

The photo is of field bindweed leaves. They are green, alternate, and arrowhead to spade-shaped. — Field bindweed leaves

The photo is of a field bindweed seedling. The cotyledons are green and square to kidney-shaped. — Field bindweed seedling

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