Coast Range false bindweed facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Coast Range false bindweed |
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| Calystegia collina ssp. oxyphylla, at the University of California Botanical Garden, Berkeley. | |
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Calystegia
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collina
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Convolvulus collina |
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Calystegia collina is a type of plant often called the Coast Range false bindweed. It belongs to the morning glory family. This plant is special because it only grows in one specific area: the California Coast Ranges in northern and central California. You can find it growing on hillsides and in forests, often in a unique type of ground called serpentine soil.
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Discovering Calystegia collina
This plant was first described by a botanist named Edward Lee Greene. He helped us learn about many plants in California. The name Calystegia collina helps scientists around the world know exactly which plant they are talking about.
What Does It Look Like?
Calystegia collina is a plant that lives for many years. It has thick roots that spread underground, like a rhizome. This helps the plant come back year after year.
Stems and Leaves
Unlike many other morning glories that climb, the stems of Calystegia collina usually lie flat on the ground. They are covered in a lot of tiny hairs. These stems can grow up to about 30 centimeters long. The leaves are small and can look like a kidney or have deep cuts, almost like fingers. Their edges are often wavy or crinkly.
Flowers
Each plant produces beautiful white flowers. These flowers usually grow one at a time on a stem. When a flower is fully open, it can be about 2 to 5 centimeters wide. This makes them a lovely sight in the areas where they grow.
Where It Grows
This plant is endemic to the California Coast Ranges. This means it is found naturally nowhere else in the world. It thrives in the specific conditions of this region, including the unique serpentine soils that are common there. These soils have special minerals that only certain plants can grow in.
See Also
In Spanish: Calystegia collina para niños
