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Field Bindweed
Convolvulus arvensis
Importance
A very persistent and troublesome weed. A problem in horticulture.
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1. Large cotyledons with pronounced indent at the apex. Seedlings are uncommon in the field, plants generally grow from root fragments.
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2. The true leaves are arrow-shaped with pointed lobes at the base.
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3. A climbing perennial with funnel shaped pink and white flowers in clusters, or singly along the stems.
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