Convolvulus equitans
(Texas Bindweed)
Convolvulus equitans, Along City Park Road, Austin, Travis Co. 6090
Convolvulus equitans, Emma Long Park, Austin, Travis Co. 2222/2237
Convolvulus equitans, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 9381
Convolvulus equitans, Emma Long Park, Austin, Travis Co. 5269
Convolvulus equitans, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 6222
Convolvulus equitans, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 9393
Convolvulus equitans, The Nature Conservancy, Marathon, Brewster Co. 5192
Convolvulus equitans, Choke Canyon State Park, McMullen Co. 8577
| Scientific Name | Convolvulus equitans | USDA PLANTS Symbol | COEQ |
| Common Name | Texas Bindweed | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 30706 |
| Family | Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Prairies, roadsides, disturbed areas. Plant: Vine up to 6 feet long, hairy, prostrate or twining stems. Leaves: Variable, ovate-elliptic to triangular-lanceolate or narrowly oblong with projecting basal lobes; dense, fine hairs on both surfaces. Inflorescence: Solitary flowers 3/4 to 1–1/2 in. across, white to light pink, often with red center. Bloom Period: April to October. References: Kansas Wildflowers & Grasses, SEINet, and "Manual of Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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