Calystegia silvatica


Scientific Name:Calystegia silvatica
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Family:Convolvulaceae
Common Name:Large-bracted Bindweed
Authority: (Kit.) Griseb.
Etymology:Calystegia is Greek for "covered calyx" referring to the large bracts; silvatica is Latin for "of the forest"
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Genus in Illinois:
4
Duration:Perennial
Reproduction:Monoecious
Flower Type:Perfect
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Flower Color:White
Growth Habit:Vine
Leaf Arrangement:Alternate
Leaf Type:Simple
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Leaf Margin:Entire
Leaf Toothing:Hastate lobes
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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
Status (State):Not Listed
Status (Federal):Not Listed
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Gee Whiz:This species has peduncles that are shorter than the petioles.
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More Info:Illinois Wildflowers Search