Saturday, January 18, 2014

Field Bindweed (Calystegia sepium)

I am not sure if this is the correct species, but if it is not, someone please correct me! The morning glories in the Illinois region are hard to identify!
This species is an introduced species that has become very common in the Midwest region of the United States. It is commonly seen in backyards, empty lots, and degraded fields. I see this plant every year in my garden, and even though it is exotic, it is a gorgeous plant, and I don't mind it growing in my back yard. There are many types of morning glories, and there is a lot of variation in each species (pink, white, purple flowers), so it is hard to identify them.

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