Convolvulus sp.
Morning-glory, bindweed, Bindweed
Family: Convolvulaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Convolvulus sp. (Morning-glory) is a non-native California perennial in the Convolvulaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Calystegia: Calystegia has larger flowers and blunt, paddle-shaped stigma lobes; Convolvulus has pointed stigma lobes.; vs Ipomoea: Ipomoea stigma is a single rounded knob; Convolvulus stigma splits into two pointed lobes.; vs Oenothera: Oenothera has four separate petals and cross-shaped stigma; Convolvulus has fused funnel petals.; vs Evolvulus: Evolvulus flowers have separate petals almost to base; Convolvulus petals form clear funnel.; vs Petunia: Petunia has star-shaped throat pattern; Convolvulus flowers lack central star pattern.
Frequently asked questions
Is Convolvulus sp. native to California?
No. Convolvulus sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Convolvulus sp. belong to?
Convolvulus sp. is in the Convolvulaceae family, genus Convolvulus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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