Convolvulus elegantissimus

Syn. Convolvulus altheoides ssp. elegantissimus


Silver leaved bindweed                                                          Περικοκλάδα, χωνάκι


Convolvulaceae - bindweed family                                                                     Dicot.

 
 

Very similar to C. altheoides, and regarded as a sub-species by somebotanists, but differs in that the leaves are narrower and silvery. Also the flower stalks are longer and on Skopelos, the flowers are a paler pink. They are often seen on the roadside.

 
3-4.5cm, 
20-50cm, W                                             JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
 
Convolvulus altheodes
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Field bindweedConvolvulus_arvensis.html