Calystegia sylvatica (large bindweed)

 

Calystegia silvatica


Vernacular names
(a) English: large bindweed
(b) Chinese: 大花旋花

Taxonomy and distribution
(a) Family: Convolvulaceae
(b) Genus: Calystegia (closely related to Convolvulus, but classified as a separate genus)
(c) Origin: Native to southern Europe; naturalised in the UK

Key features
(a) Size: The largest in the family Convolvulaceae
(b) Growth habit: Vigorous climber with rapid growth
(c) Use: Sometimes cultivated as an ornamental plant

Location and date
(a) Location: Eastney seaside, Portsmouth, UK
(b) Date: Saturday, 14 June 2025


Photo: Y. Wang, 14 June 2025


Photo: Y. Wang, 14 June 2025


Photo: Y. Wang, 14 June 2025

Photo: Y. Wang, 14 June 2025

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