Field Bindweed
Field Bindweed flower sequence
Flower 5 stamens 2 stigmas
Stigmas and 'new' anthers
Stigmas and mature anthers
2 small bracts at base of flower stalk
Leaves
Anti-clockwise binding
Smothering other plants
Convolvulus arvensis
Convolvulaceae
Bindweed, Cornbine
June to September
It is found throughout the country.
For a map see the National Biodiversity Network Gateway
It grows on both cultivated and waste land, by paths and tracks,
on scrub and by railways.
Field Bindweed is a native, scrambling, climbing and smothering,
rhizomatous, perennial herb spreading up to 1m.
Flower stalks (pedicels) have 2 small bracts.
Flowers are aromatic, pink, white or pink and white, trumpet-
shaped and up to 2.5cm.
The 5 anthers turn from pale pink to purple and the 2 stigmas
are white and filiform.
The flowers do not last long before withering.
Leaves are arrow-head shaped (sagittate).
Stems climb by twisting anti-clockwise round other plants.
Rhizomes grow to a depth of 2m or more.
Although it is an attractive flower, it is considered a persistent
and noxious weed.
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Field Bindweed flower sequence
Flower 5 stamens 2 stigmas
Stigmas and 'new' anthers
Stigmas and mature anthers
2 small bracts at base of flower stalk
Leaves
Anti-clockwise binding
Smothering other plants
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