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Calystegia soldanella
Calystegia soldanella (L.) R. Br.
Seashore False Bindweed, Beach Morning Glory
Convolvulaceae (Morning-Glory Family)
Synonym(s): Convolvulus soldanella
USDA Symbol: CASO2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Trailing stems growing from deep rootstocks have thick, kidney-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped, pink or rose flowers on short stalks from axils.
This fleshy plant does not seem very similar to the garden Morning Glory, but the resemblance of its flower is unmistakable. In the cool, humid, coastal climate it remains open most of the day.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Vine
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: CA , NC , OR , VA , WANative Distribution: Along the Pacific Coast from British Columbia to southern California.
Native Habitat: Common on beach sands.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Calystegia soldanella in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Calystegia soldanella in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Calystegia soldanella
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-03-21Research By: TWC Staff