Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)


Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)

A delicate-looking little morning glory that mostly clambers along the ground and is well adapted to survive in frequently mowed fields.

Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) with a bee

It seems to make bees happy, and we approve of things that make bees happy. The bee gives us a good idea of the scale of the flower.

Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)

Colors vary from pure white into deep pink, often with stripes.

Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)
Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)
Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)

These plants were all blooming in St. Peter’s Cemetery in the Arlington neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)
Photographed June 24 with a Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6.

For a description of the species, see the Convolvulus arvensis reference page.


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