Garden bindweed is a member of the genus Convolvulus of the Convolvulus family. This genus includes approximately 250 species. Their characteristic feature is the shape of the flower. In nature, these plants can be found in regions with subtropical and temperate climates. The scientific name of this genus comes from the Latin verb, translated meaning “to curl up.” The fact is that most species need support, for which they use other plants, twining shoots around them. The most common species of the genus Bindweed is field bindweed - this weed plant causes a lot of trouble for gardeners, and it is also often found in fields with agricultural crops.
Features of bindweed
Bindweed has a wide variety of life forms. In natural conditions, you can meet bindweeds, which are both perennials and annuals. They are subshrubs or herbaceous plants, their creeping or erect shoots reach 400 cm in length. Creeping rhizomes have thread-like roots. Alternately arranged whole simple leaf blades have petioles. They have a heart-shaped or arrow-shaped shape, and can also be jagged or lobed. The opening of flowers is observed in the early morning. They are placed in the axils in 1, 3 pieces or in inflorescences. The shape of the corolla is funnel-shaped or bell-shaped, while the blades are very slightly pronounced. The fruit is a capsule containing seeds, which remain viable for 2 or 3 years.
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