''Calystegia purpurata'' is a species of

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known by the common names smooth Western morning glory or Pacific false bindweed. It is

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, where it grows in the seaside scrub of the coastline and the

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of the coastal and inland valleys.

Description

''Calystegia purpurata'' is a robust perennial herb growing from a woody

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and extending spreading or climbing stems up to 70 centimeters. The lobed leaves are up to 5 centimeters long and generally triangular in shape. The

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produces 1 to 5 flowers atop peduncles. The flower is a morning glory up to 5 centimeters wide, in color white, pink, purple, or white or cream with purple stripes.

References

External links

Calflora Database: ''Calystegia purpurata'' (Pacific false bindweed, Smooth western morning glory)Jepson Manual eFlora (TJM2) treatment of ''Calystegia purpurata''

UC Photos gallery: ''Calystegia purpurata''
purpurata Endemic flora of California Natural history of the California chaparral and woodlands Natural history of the California Coast Ranges Natural history of the San Francisco Bay Area Natural history of the Santa Monica Mountains Natural history of the Transverse Ranges Flora without expected TNC conservation status {{Solanales-stub