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Common Name: field bindweed, wild morningglory
Scientific Name: Convolvulus arvensis L.
Family Name: Convolvulaceae - Morningglory Family

Identification Notes:

life cycle - perennial, reproducing by seeds and creeping roots
stems - smooth, trailing or climbing vine growth habit 1, growth habit 2

leaves - alternate, petioled, triangular; basal lobes outwardly spreading and pointed leaves 1, leaves 2

flowers - white or light pink, funnel-shaped (petals fused), two leafy bracts at base; solitary, long stalked, axillary flowers 1, flowers 2

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