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Convolvulus arvensis

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Familyconvolvulaceae

Ordersolanales

Lifespanperennial

Trivial nameField bindweed, creeping Jenny

Blossom colorpink

Blossom symmetryradial

Inflorescenceindeterminate

Phyllotaxisalternate

Convolvulus arvensis, commonly known as field bindweed or creeping Jenny, is a perennial vine native to Europe and Asia. With its twining stems and funnel-shaped white or pink flowers, it forms dense mats in fields, gardens, and disturbed areas. Field bindweed is notorious for its aggressive growth and ability to outcompete other plants, making it a troublesome weed in agricultural settings. Despite its invasive nature, it has been used in traditional herbal medicine for its potential medicinal properties. Efforts are often made to control its spread and mitigate its impact on native ecosystems.

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Convolvulus arvensis