Modoc morning glory facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Modoc morning glory |
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Calystegia
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occidentalis
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Calystegia occidentalis is a type of plant known as the chaparral false bindweed. It's a kind of morning glory plant.
This plant grows naturally in California and Oregon. You can find it in hilly and mountain areas. It likes places like woodlands, chaparral slopes, and the high Sierra Nevada mountains.
About the Chaparral False Bindweed
The chaparral false bindweed is a plant that lives for many years. It has branches that spread out, twist, and can even climb. These branches are usually quite hairy.
Its leaves are small, about 4 centimeters long. They are often shaped like a spade or an arrowhead.
Flowers of the Plant
This plant produces groups of one to four flowers. Each group grows on a single stem called a peduncle. The flowers are usually between 2 and 5 centimeters wide. They can be white, cream, or yellow in color.
