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Fallopia convolvulus (L.) Á. Löve

black bindweed (Polygonaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencySE
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Synonym | Polygonum convolvulus L.

Fallopia convolvulus is an arable weed with twining stems.

Beckley (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-07-01

 black bindweed / Fallopia convolvulus: _Fallopia convolvulus_ is an arable weed with twining stems.

The inflorescence of Fallopia convolvulus is a simple raceme.

Beckley (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-07-01

 black bindweed / Fallopia convolvulus: The inflorescence of _Fallopia convolvulus_ is a simple raceme.

The fruit of Fallopia convolvulus is dull, in contrast to the shiny fruits of Fallopia dumetorum.

Byfield (VC32: Northamptonshire); 2015-08-20

 black bindweed / Fallopia convolvulus: The fruit of _Fallopia convolvulus_ is dull, in contrast to the shiny fruits of _Fallopia dumetorum_.

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