Home Weed ID Publications Dictionary Links FAQs Login About us		Plant Description: Name: field bindweed Scientific Name: Convulvulus arvensis Family: Convolvulaceae Type: Broadleaf Lifecycle: Perennial Habit: This plant is a viny plant spreading by rhizomes and seed and has a deep extensive root system. Stems usually trail along the ground or climb foliage and other structures. Leaves: Leaves are entire and shaped like arrowheads with rounded tips. Foliage is usually 2 to 6 cm long and 3 cm across with long petioles. Leaf Arrangement: Alternate Characteristics: This plant can be distinguished by its white funnel shaped flowers, climbing stems and arrowhead-shaped leaves with some what rounded tips. Flower Seed Head: Flowers are similar to those of morning-glory, funnel shaped and white to pink in color having 5 united petals. Flowers usually measure 2-3 cm across and are found in clusters of 1-4 in the leaf axils. Seed Fruit: Fruit are 3 mm long egg-shaped capsules containing 1-4 grayish brown 3 sided seeds. Where Found: Found throughout Canada and the northern United State this plant is a problem for row crops, orchards, and fence rows. Control Options Related Plants Terms and Definitions Additional Images:
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