Eurasian Black Bindweed Fallopia convolvulus (formerly Polygonum convolvulus)

Other common names: Black Bindweed, Wild Buckwheat Other scientific names: Polygonum convolvulus, Bilderdykia convolulus, Tiniaria convolvulus French names: Renouée liseron Family: Smartweed Family (Polygonaceae) Group: Bindweeds Similar species:   •   Upright Bindweed (Calystegia spithamaea) - Large white flowers.   •   Hedge Bindweed (Calystegia sepium) - Large white flowers.   •   Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) - White flowers, larger. Flowers: Summer;  Green/Brown;  5 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 322    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 380    Native/Non-native: Non-native Photographs: 67 photographs available, of which 4 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Wildflowers ● Bindweeds