Calystegia subacaulis
| Calystegia subacaulis | |
|---|---|
|  | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae | 
| (unranked): | Angiosperms | 
| (unranked): | Eudicots | 
| (unranked): | Asterids | 
| Order: | Solanales | 
| Family: | Convolvulaceae | 
| Genus: | Calystegia | 
| Species: | C. subacaulis | 
| Binomial name | |
| Calystegia subacaulis Hook. & Arn. | |
Calystegia subacaulis is a species of morning glory known by the common name hillside false bindweed.[1][2]
It is endemic to California, where it grows in the North and Central California Coast Ranges and the San Francisco Bay Area, in woodland and chaparral scrub habitat.
Description
Calystegia subacaulis is a hairy perennial herb growing from a woody caudex or a rhizome and extending stems no longer than about 20 centimeters. The leaves are 3 or 4 centimeters long and triangular or arrowhead shaped with small side lobes.
The inflorescence produces morning glory flowers atop short peduncles. Each flower is 3 to 6 centimeters wide and white or cream in color, often tinted with light purple.
See also
References
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment — Calystegia subacaulis
- USDA Plants Profile
- Calystegia subacaulis Photo gallery
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