Smooth Western morning glory facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Smooth Western morning glory |
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Calystegia
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purpurata
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Calystegia purpurata is a type of plant often called the Pacific false bindweed. It's a beautiful morning glory flower. This plant only grows in California, USA. You can find it along the coast in seaside scrub areas. It also grows in the chaparral areas of valleys near the coast and further inland.
Pacific False Bindweed
What it Looks Like
The Pacific false bindweed is a strong plant that lives for many years. It grows from a tough, woody base called a caudex. Its stems can spread out or climb up to 70 centimeters (about 2.3 feet) long. The leaves are shaped like triangles and have wavy edges. They can be up to 5 centimeters (about 2 inches) long.
This plant produces groups of flowers called an inflorescence. Each group has 1 to 5 flowers. These flowers grow on stalks called peduncles. The flowers are shaped like a morning glory, opening wide up to 5 centimeters (about 2 inches) across. They can be white, pink, or purple. Some flowers are white or cream with pretty purple stripes.
Where it Lives
The Pacific false bindweed is special because it is endemic to California. This means it naturally grows only in California and nowhere else in the world. You can find it in two main types of places:
- Seaside Scrub: This is a type of plant community found along the coast. It's often windy and salty near the ocean.
- Chaparral: This is a common type of shrubland found in California. It grows in coastal valleys and also further inland.
