Calystegia soldanella Sea bindweed (Convolvulaceae)

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

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Latin Name:  Calystegia soldanella
Common Name:  Sea bindweed
Family:  Convolvulaceae
Author:  (L.)R.Br.

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

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy and shingly sea shores and dunes[1, 17].

Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked as a vegetable or pickled and used as a samphire substitute[2, 105]. Caution is advised since the plant might have a purgative effect[173].

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