Field Bindweed

Description:

A perennial trailing or climbing weed with white morningglory-like flowers that may reach 3 1/3 feet in length. Leaves can occur either without hairs (glabrous) or can have hairs. The leaf bases are pointed and have lobes that point outward. Stems trail along the ground or climb onto crop plants, fences, etc. Stems may also be either with or without hairs. White to pink in color, flowers are approximately 1 inch long. Flowers take on the shape of a funnel and also have bracts that are relatively small and separate from the flowers. Fruit: An oval to round capsule.

Habitat:

Field bindweed is primarily a weed of nurseries, agronomic crops, and fencerows that can be found throughout the United States.