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Calystegia sepium (L.) R. Br.

hedge bindweed (Convolvulaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyS
Plant Atlas 2020
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Calystegia sepium is a native species of twining vine that is very similar to the non-native Caystegia silvatica.

Manchester (VC59: South Lancashire); 2007-04-19

 hedge bindweed / Calystegia sepium: _Calystegia sepium_ is a native species of twining vine that is very similar to the non-native _Caystegia silvatica_.

The bracts at the base of the flower of Calystegia sepium are curved outwards, in contrast to those of Calystegia silvatica.

Wytham (VC22: Berkshire); 2015-06-25

 hedge bindweed / Calystegia sepium: The bracts at the base of the flower of _Calystegia sepium_ are curved outwards, in contrast to those of _Calystegia silvatica_.

Calystegia sepium var. roseata is a mostly coastal form, with pink-and-white striped flowers.

Pentire Head (VC2: East Cornwall); 2021-07-12

 hedge bindweed / Calystegia sepium: _Calystegia sepium_ var. _roseata_ is a mostly coastal form, with pink-and-white striped flowers.

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