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Convolvulus arvensis

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Convolvulus arvensis, commonly known as field bindweed, is a species of bindweed in the family Convolvulaceae, native to Europe and Asia. It is a rhizomatous plant that climbs or creeps along the ground as a herbaceous perennial, with stems growing between half a meter and two meters in length. It is usually found at ground level and produces small white and pink flowers. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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System (Realm)
Terrestrial 1
Relationship to People
Invasive or Introduced Species 2
Scientific Name
Convolvulus arvensis 1
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Source Convolvulus arvensis (Wikidata)
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1. Convolvulus arvensis (Wikidata)
Wikidata
  • Wikidata Q111346 (P225 taxon name)
  • Statements section, habitat (P2974): Terrestrial
    Wikidata habitat statement (P2974) resolves to a terrestrial habitat type.
  • Child Taxon Of: Plantae, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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2. Convolvulus arvensis (Wikipedia)
article text (relationship to people), EntityId 368098
Quote, article text (relationship to people), EntityId 368098
It was most likely introduced into North America as a contaminant in crop seed as early as 1739, and became an invasive species.
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IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
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