Calystegia sepium Hedge bindweed (Convolvulaceae)

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Calystegia sepium
Hedge bindweed
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The Calystegia sepium plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hedge bindweed. Some home gardeners know the variety as Convolvulus sepium.

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Latin Name:  Calystegia sepium
Common Name:  Hedge bindweed
Family:  Convolvulaceae
Author:  (L.)R.Br.

Known Hazards:  This species is said to be purgative[173], some caution is advised.

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Hedges, fences, edges of woods, waste ground etc[9].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in ordinary garden soil in a sunny position, but plants are apt to become invasive[1, 200]. Hedge bindweed is a troublesome garden weed, especially when growing on moist soils[1, 4]. The plant is a vigorous climber with annual shoots 3 metres or more long. These twine around other plants and can kill them by smothering them[4]. Once established, it is very difficult to eradicate the plant because it has very deep roots and is capable of re-growing from any part of the root left in the ground. The flowers open in sunny weather and remain closed during dull weather[4].

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