Calystegia sepium
Hedge bindweed, Hedge Bindweed
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Family: Convolvulaceae · Type: Vine · Native
Calystegia sepium (Hedge bindweed) is a native California vine in the Convolvulaceae family, recognized by no sympatric species.
Hedge bindweed is a California native perennial vine found in various lowland regions throughout the state's wetlands, streambanks, and disturbed areas. Flowering from May to September, this plant produces white to pink flowers 3 to 5.8 centimeters long with a trumpet-like shape. Growing with climbing stems up to 4 meters in length, it spreads extensively through underground rhizomes. Its leaves are distinctive, with blades 4 to 8 centimeters long and often slightly lobed, creating a complex and wandering growth pattern. The plant's ability to climb and spread rapidly makes it a characteristic species of moist, disturbed habitats across California.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Geographically isolated; no sympatric species
Habitat and range
California counties: Santa Barbara, Riverside, San Bernardino, Humboldt, Monterey, Marin, Sacramento, Solano, Contra Costa, Santa Cruz
How to tell it apart
vs Convolvulus: Convolvulus has smaller flowers with sharply pointed stigma lobes; Calystegia stigma lobes are blunt.; vs Ipomoea: Ipomoea stigma is a single rounded knob; Calystegia stigma has two distinct flattened lobes.; vs Datura: Datura flowers are upright with pleated edges; Calystegia flowers are smooth funnels.; vs Abronia: Abronia has clusters of small tubular flowers; Calystegia has single large funnel flowers.; vs Oenothera: Oenothera has four separate petals; Calystegia petals are fused into continuous funnel.
Frequently asked questions
Is Calystegia sepium native to California?
Yes. Calystegia sepium is native to California (recorded as native).
Where in California does Calystegia sepium grow?
Calystegia sepium occurs in Santa Barbara, Riverside, San Bernardino, Humboldt, Monterey, Marin, Sacramento, Solano and other counties.
What plant family does Calystegia sepium belong to?
Calystegia sepium is in the Convolvulaceae family, genus Calystegia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · Index of California Plant Names · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-10-07
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