Found this on the property. One of these flowers has bloomed for over 24 hours. and its only about 40 F outside. The throat is white even if it looks green, had no choise but to take the pic against the light. Since I know a little of the property and who has lived here, this one have been selfseeding for over 15 years.
the leave are about 5 inch long and the flower 3 inch wide.
there is no chanse for me to dig it up because it grows in several 8ft tall snowberry bushes.
only have a small webcam so the pics are not so good, hers the leave.
Here from the side
Is that a neat mg. Luv the color and the shape and size of the leave. I'm sure Ron will be able to figure it out. Did you collect seeds?
:) Donna
I have my eye on a few, they are still green so Im gonna let them stay on as long as I can.
Janett
Finally found what it is, Hedge Bindweed.
http://homepage.eircom.net/~hedgerow4/july07.htm
Janett
accordin to linneaus virtuell flora its a subspiece of Convolvulus sepium L. also found it by this name Calystegia sepium ssp. spectabilis Brummitt.
ssp roseata brummitt doesnt fit this flower even if it also is pink because it has black spots in the throat wich this on doesnt have.
you have to excuse me if I dont get terminology or the correct words for everything, this is dang hard to get right in another language than ones native one :0)
Janett
oh what a beauty. if you decide to share seeds if you get enough let me know. i just love rosy colors.
Janett - Yes,It certainly looks like Calystegia sepium and the subspecies may be interesting to know for reference,but the growth characteristics will be the same.
The plant is considered to be very invasive in the US and like it smaller relative Convolvulus arvensis "Field Bindweed" is mainly a pest when invading agricultural fields,but many gardeners have found these plants to be overly invasive to home gardens also,mainly because of the rapid spread from the underground rhizomes...both C.onvolvulus arvensis and Calystegia sepium are known for erratic sprouting from seed,and the seeds are known to become dormant for decades,which can add to the difficulty in removing these plants...
Many gardeners in the Northern parts of Europe and Asia enjoy the Calystegia species and have not found them to be overly invasive in these colder regions...it sounds like you have not encountered any difficulties related to invasiveness and are able to enjoy these species in the zone where you do your gardening...
I enjoy the Calystegia and Convolvulus species,but prefer to allow the types that spread alot by underground rhizomes to grow in the areas where they are not very invasive
Here are some links where you can see the difference in the stigma structure of Convolvulus species,both Calystegia and Convolvulus have stigma divided into 2 somewhat elongated lobes,but the Convolvulus stigmas are much more elongated by comparison than the Calystegia...the lobes of the Convolvulus can be very thread-like,which is structurally like the Evolvulus genus...
Convolvulus arvensis showing elongated bi-lobed stigma characteristic of Convolvulus genus
http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/34070/
Convolvulus equitans with elongated stigma lobes
http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/42745/
Convolvulus lineatus showing longer double lobed stigma
http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/83905/
Evolvuls glomeratus with thread-like stigma lobes
http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/57364/
TTY,
Ron
thanks Ron, have to really start to learn english terminologi when it conserns flowers.
If you where wondering about where I found that it said that they where subspieses a sadly cant give you the link. Checked the link if it got any english subsites but it hasent.
That site is from our Natural Historic Museum "on line" and I actually think you would have enjoyed it because it uses many of Linneus (Linne´s) texts and pictures
Yes I dont have the problem with it overgrow everything due to our winters but I wouldnt mind if it took over my ugly growing cherrytrees then I actually would see some of them bloom
Dang its hard to trancelate if you give me a couple af days I can try to trancelate all that it said if you want.But some tremenologi may be up the wall :0)
Janett
Oh, so it's Calystegiea sepium. not Convolvulus sepium.
Anyway, is this a Convolvulus (arvensis?)? This is what I have always known as "Hedge Binweed" or "That wild pink morning glory-thing". I took this picture in Rhode Island.
from what I can read out its both. somewhere they desided to somewhat separet and call it Calystegiea sepium because of its flowers(dang that terminologi) you know the green part that holds the flower is different . but geneticly its a convolvulus sepium.
Janett
edit to say, No its not arvensis
This message was edited Oct 18, 2005 9:07 PM
zemerson does your have black spots in the bottom of the throat. Arvensis is called field bindweed
Janett
This message was edited Oct 18, 2005 9:15 PM
Janett - Thank you for the offer to translate the site,but not necessary this time,some other site will come along where I will be happy to use your multi-language translation skills..
Zemerson - The genus Calystegia is a separate and distinct genus from Convolvulus,although the 2 different genera are often used interchangeably,especially when referring to the 'Bindweeds' where the growth characteristics are so similar,that the names have historically often been confused,but by modern botanical standards,the 2 genera are distinct...
The Calystegia genus has a bi-lobed stigma,but not as elongated as the bi-lobed stigma in Convolvulus.
The different Calystegia species and subspecies often refer to the degree to which the large outer bracts completely overlap the inner parts or not...
The two genera of Calystegia and Convolvulus bindweeds can usually be distinguished by the overall look of the plant,but they can resemble each other so closely sometimes,that only a clear closeup of the flower parts can reveal the difference of the 2 different genera...
The picture you posted looks like a Calystegia to me due to the overall look of the plants parts,but since I cannot see the stigma clearly,I would not offer what I consider a positive ID on the genus unless I could see the relevant flower parts in a picture that clearly showed the key parts to render a positive ID...
Here are some additional photo links that might be useful to those interested to look in some more detail at the features mentioned...
Calystegia
http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/62700/
Calystegia sepium
http://www.aphotoflora.com/Calystegia%20sepium-bract-07-07-05.jpg
Calystegia closeups showing bi-lobed stigma along with sepals and large outer bracts
http://132.236.163.189/cgi-bin/dol/dol_image_frame.pl?image_id=14922&image_file=http://132.236.163.189/users/lkelly/6_22_05_1/Cali_up_2/caly_mac_ovar.jpg
http://132.236.163.189/cgi-bin/dol/dol_image_frame.pl?image_id=9099&image_file=http://132.236.163.189/users/jdelaet/9_28_04_s/nP9283808.JPG
http://132.236.163.189/cgi-bin/dol/dol_image_frame.pl?image_id=8424&image_file=http://132.236.163.189/users/jdelaet/9_7_04_s/nP1010147.JPG
Calystegia sepium showing bi-lobed stigma surrounded by 5 anthers( and some ants enjoying the nectar and pollen)
http://www.pbase.com/oochappan/image/32986877
Calystegia sepium showing showing calyx covered by two large bracts
http://www.hawriverprogram.org/NCPlants/Calystegia_sepium_page.html
Calystegia sepium and Convolvulus arvensis
http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/imaxxcnv.htm
Calystegia sepium viewed under ordinary light and as viewed with Ultra-violet light
http://www.naturfotograf.com/UV_CALY_SEP.html
Hope something in the links is helpful and interesting...
TTY,
Ron
This message was edited Oct 19, 2005 2:24 AM
