Rank Species | Genus Calystegia Higher classification Calystegia | |
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Similar Calystegia, Japanese bindweed, Convolvulaceae, Soldanella, Carex kobomugi | ||
Calystegia soldanella en playa almarda
The morning glory Calystegia soldanella (syn. Convolvulus soldanella) is a species of bindweed known by various common names such as seashore false bindweed, shore bindweed, shore convolvulus and beach morning glory. It is a perennial vine which grows in beach sand and other coastal habitats in temperate regions across the world. It is also known as 'The Prince's Flower' after Prince Charles Edward Stuart who sowed it on the Island of Eriskay,Scotland, when he landed there in 1745 to lead the Jacobite rising.[E. Dwelly Gaelic Dictionary (1911)]
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- Calystegia soldanella en playa almarda
- The calystegia soldanella sea and sound of otake seashore in japan
- Distribution
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The plant bears fleshy stems, kidney-shaped leaves, and attractive morning glory flowers with corollas delicate pink to vivid lavender. They are insect-pollinated.
The calystegia soldanella sea and sound of otake seashore in japan
Distribution
In North America Calystegia soldanella is found on the west coast and selected areas of the east coast.
