Calystegia soldanella
Prodr., 484. 1810.
Basionym: Convolvulus soldanella Linnaeus Sp. Pl. 1: 159. 1753
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 14.
Revision as of 22:38, 6 October 2024 by imported>Volume Importer
Perennials, rhizomatous. Herbage glabrous. Stems usually prostrate or trailing, sometimes twining-climbing, to 100(–250) cm. Leaves: blade ± reniform, 15–35(–45) × 20–60(–70) mm, ± fleshy), base ± cuneate, apex emarginate or obtuse. Bracts immediately subtending sepals, ovate to suborbiculate, 7–16 × 5–10 mm, proximally flat, ± enfolding sepals. Flowers: sepals 10–16 mm; corolla pink, 32–52 mm. 2n = 22 [Asia, Europe].
Phenology: Flowering May–Aug.
Habitat: Open, sandy shores.
Elevation: 0(–10) m.
Distribution
B.C., Calif., Oreg., Va., Wash., South America, w Europe, Asia, Africa, Atlantic Islands (Canary Islands, Tristan da Cunha), Pacific Islands (Galapagos, New Zealand), Australia.
Discussion
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.