Field Bindweed (Convolvulus Arvensis)
2B, widespread in Montana
Quick ID
- Stems one to four feet with either horizontal or vertical growth
- Perennial rhizomatous forb
- One inch wide, white or tinted pink flowers that take a trumpet or funnel shape
- Leaves are dark and hairless, growing up to two inches in length and one inch in width; typically will be arrow-headed with a rounded or pointed tip
Field Bindweed
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Weed Specifications
| Type | Information |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Toxic to certain livestock and can cause digestive disruption. |
| Best Management Practices | Most important to deplete root reserves and reduce re-sprouting ability. This may be achieved through repeated mechanical control integrated with another management approach. |
| Habitat | Grows in diverse settings but most common in agricultural fields, pastures, hay fields, gardens, lawns, roadsides, and other disturbed areas. |
| Root | Taproot with lateral roots. |
| Leaves | Alternate on stem, shaped like an arrowhead, sometimes covered with whitish powder. |
| Lifespan | Perennial; two years or longer. |
| Similar Looking Plants | Hedge bindweed, black bindweed, morning glories. |
| Important Information | Once established, nearly impossible to fully eradicate. |
