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

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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

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Lower Taxa

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