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Convolvulus arvensis
Convolvulus arvensis (field bindweed) is a species of bindweed in the
morning glory family (Convolvulaceae),[1] native to Europe and Asia. It is a
Field bindweed
climbing or creeping herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.5–2 m high.
There are two varieties:

Convolvulus arvensis var. arvensis. Leaves broader.

Convolvulus arvensis var. linearifolius. Leaves narrower.
Other common names, mostly obsolete, include lesser bindweed, European
bindweed, withy wind (in basket willow crops), perennial morning glory,
smallflowered morning glory, creeping jenny, and possession vine.

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Contents
Clade: Angiosperms
Description
Clade: Eudicots
Ecological Impacts
Toxicity Clade: Asterids
Control and Management Order: Solanales
References
Family: Convolvulaceae
External links
Genus: Convolvulus
Species: C. arvensis
Description Binomial name
The leaves are spirally arranged, linear to arrowhead-shaped, 2–5 cm long
Convolvulus arvensis
and alternate, with a 1–3 cm petiole. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, 1-
L.
2.5 cm diameter, white or pale pink, with five slightly darker pink radial
stripes. Flowering occurs in the mid-summer, when white to pale pink,
funnel-shaped flowers develop. Flowers are approximately 0.75-1 in. (1.9-2.5 cm) across and are subtended by small
bracts. Fruit are light brown, rounded and 1/8 in. (0.3 cm) wide. Each fruit contains 2 seeds that are eaten by birds and
can remain viable in the soil for decades.

Although it produces attractive flowers, it is often unwelcome in gardens as a nuisance weed due to its rapid growth and
choking of cultivated plants. It was most likely introduced into North America as a contaminant in crop seed as early as
1739, as an invasive species. Plants typically inhabit roadsides, grasslands and also along streams. Its dense mats invade
agricultural fields and reduce crop yields; it is estimated that crop losses due to this plant in the United States exceeded
US$377 million in the year 1998 alone.[2]

In one of the tales collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Our Lady's Little Glass, this flower is used by Our Lady to
drink wine with when she helps free a wagoner's cart. The story goes on to say that "the little flower is still always called
Our Lady's Little Glass."

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Flower with red velvet mites
fields in temperate regions of the world.
Ecological
Impacts
Field bindweed intertwines and
topples native species. It competes
with other species for sunlight,
moisture and nutrients. It poses
threats to restoration efforts and
riparian corridors by choking out
grasses and forbs. It can decrease
habitat biodiversity. It is one of the Convolvulus arvensis capsules and
most serious weeds of agricultural seeds

Toxicity
Bindweed contains several alkaloids, including pseudotropine, and lesser
amounts of tropine, tropinone, and meso-cuscohygrine.[3]

Control and Management

Field bindweed is difficult to eradicate because the seeds remain viable in soil Convolvulus arvensis in Pink
for up to 50 years. One plant can produce up to 500 seeds. The deep, extensive
root system stores carbohydrates and proteins and allows it to sprout
repeatedly from fragments and rhizomes following removal of above ground growth.

Manual- Discing, tilling or hand pulling

Mulching is an important control method which slows the growth of new shoots, an blanches old shoot formations and
makes them easier to pull and more susceptible to insect or fungal attack. Mulching also controls the germination of
seeds.
Competitive Planting: Utilize pumpkins, melons, squash and other plants with a thorny vine to keep it down and shade
it out. They will not strangle out these plants as with others. Sunflowers release a allelopathic chemical from their
roots which slows the growth of vines.
Other approaches: Research suggests that shading will help control this species; mulching using paper, straw, wood
chips, or black plastic can be effective in certain areas
Natural Enemies: Eight fungi and ten arthropods have been found on members of the genus Convolvulus. Colorado
State University has spearheaded research into mite development, which offers a chemical free, low cost method of
control.

References
1. Parnell, J. and Curtis, T. 2012. Webb's An Irish Flora. Cork University Press. ISBN 978-185918-4783
2. Coombs, E. M., et al., Eds. (2004). Biological Control of Invasive Plants in the United States. Corvallis: Oregon State
University Press, 151.
3. Vet Hum Toxicol. 1995 Oct;37(5):452-4. Toxicity of field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) to mice. Schultheiss PC1,
Knight AP, Traub-Dargatz JL, Todd FG, Stermitz FR.

Blanchan, Neltje (2002). Wild Flowers: An Aid to Knowledge of Our Wild Flowers and Their Insect Visitors (http://ww
w.gutenberg.org/etext/3003). Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.

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Flora Europaea: Convolvulus arvensis (http://rbg-web2.rbge.org.uk/cgi-bin/nph-readbtree.pl/feout?FAMILY_XREF=&

GENUS_XREF=Convolvulus+&SPECIES_XREF=arvensis&TAXON_NAME_XREF=&RANK=)
Flora of China: Convolvulus arvensis (http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200018801)
Invasive.org: Convolvulus arvensis (http://www.invasive.org/species/subject.cfm?sub=4338)
PLANTS Profile: Convolvulus arvensis (field blindweed) | USDA PLANTS (http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=
COAR4)
[1] (http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/vine/conarv/all.html)
[2] (http://www.plantatlas.usf.edu/images.asp?plantID=1755)
Invasive Plants of Asia Origin Established in the US and their Natural Enemies p. 58-59
WSSA-1,000 Weeds of North America: An Identification Guide
Federal Noxious Weed Disseminules in the US (http://www.lucidcentral.org/keys/FNW/FNW%20seeds/html/fact%20s
heets/Convolvulus%20arvensis.htm)

External links
Maltawildplants.com (http://www.maltawildplants.com/CONV/Convolvulus_arvensis.php)

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