Sonoran Desert Naturalist >>> Field Guide >>> Sonoran Desert Flora >>> Convolvulaceae
Mostly annual vines. A few perennial vines and a few herbs with no vining habit. Flowers long funnel-shaped; fruit with four seeds. Several species in the Sonoran Desert; just two shown here so far.
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Morning Glory |
Ipomoea hederaceae |
Paiute False Bindweed |
Calystegia longipes |
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Widely cultivated varieties and others important weeds in mostly agricultural and urban habitats where there is an abundance of water. Photograph is hosted at Wikimedia where there are more photos of morning glory species. Detailed Description |
Only weakly vining, often shrub-like. Whitish flowers tinged pink or lavender. Found in chaparral habitat and occasionally in Upland Sonoran Desert. Blooms May thru Oct. Detailed Description |
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Field Bindweed |
Convolvulus arvensis |
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Twinning vine with smallish white or pink flowers. Frequent weed in agricultural field and gardens. Late spring and summer bloomer occasionally in Upland Sonoran Desert. Blooms May thru Oct. Detailed Description |
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