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.
See the BSBI distribution map for Field Bindweed
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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