Calystegia × pulchra

Calystegia × pulchra, commonly known as hairy bindweed, is a species of morning glory. It is a climbing plant that may exceed three meters in height.[1] The bright pink corolla may be 5 to 7 centimeters and has distinct white stripes.[2] This species is a weedy wildflower which has naturalized in many areas, including much of Europe and is also grown as an ornamental plant.

Calystegia × pulchra
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Calystegia
Species:
C. × pulchra
Binomial name
Calystegia × pulchra
Brummitt & Heyw.
Synonyms
  • Convolvulus × dubius J.L.Gilbert

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