Sierra false bindweed facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sierra false bindweed |
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| ssp. pedicillata | |
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Calystegia
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| Species: |
malacophylla
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| Synonyms | |
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Convolvulus malacophylla |
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Calystegia malacophylla is a type of plant often called the Sierra false bindweed. It's a relative of the morning glory flower. This plant is special because it only grows in California, USA. You can find it in the mountains there, like the Central Coast Ranges and the Sierra Nevada.
What Does It Look Like?
This plant is a perennial herb, which means it lives for many years. It has special underground stems called rhizomes that help it spread. Its stems are covered in soft, woolly hairs and can grow from about 10 centimeters (4 inches) to almost a meter (3 feet) long. Unlike many other morning glories, this plant usually does not climb.
Its leaves are a few centimeters long and can look a bit like a kidney or a triangle, with a pointed tip. The whole plant, especially the leaves, is covered in short, woolly white hairs. This gives the plant a light greenish-gray color.
Flowers
The plant grows a single white flower. Sometimes, this flower might have a hint of pink or yellow. When the flower is fully open, it measures about 2 to 4 centimeters (about 1 to 1.5 inches) wide.
Where Does It Live?
The Sierra false bindweed is found only in California. It grows in several mountain areas there, including the California Coast Ranges and the Sierra Nevada. This makes it an endemic species, meaning it's native and unique to that specific region.
See also
In Spanish: Calystegia malacophylla para niños
