Hillside false bindweed facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hillside false bindweed |
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Calystegia
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subacaulis
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Calystegia subacaulis is a type of plant often called hillside false bindweed. It's part of the morning glory family. This special plant only grows in California, which means it's endemic there. You can find it in the northern and central California Coast Ranges and around the San Francisco Bay Area. It likes to live in forests and dry, shrubby areas called chaparral scrub.
What is Hillside False Bindweed?
Calystegia subacaulis is a small, hairy plant that lives for many years. It grows from a tough, woody base called a caudex or an underground stem called a rhizome. Its stems usually don't grow longer than about 20 centimeters (about 8 inches).
Leaves and Flowers
The leaves of this plant are about 3 or 4 centimeters (about 1.5 inches) long. They look like triangles or arrowheads, with small parts sticking out on the sides.
The plant produces beautiful morning glory flowers. These flowers grow on short stalks called peduncles. Each flower is fairly wide, about 3 to 6 centimeters (1 to 2.5 inches) across. They are usually white or cream-colored, but sometimes they have a light purple tint.
