Sea Bindweed is a
native
perennial plant of the UK, typically found growing in sand dunes and shingle beaches, to a mature height of up to 10cm.
Sea Bindweed is a low-growing vine that grows directly from beach sand and spreads by rhizomes (underground rooting stems) and stolons (overground rooting stems). Its flowering stems, bearing single, fuse-petalled stripey 'trumpet' flowers, often emerge directly from the sand. Sea Bindweed has smooth, heart-shaped leaves and reddish-brown stems.
Botanic classification and naming: Sea Bindweed is a member of the Morning Glory (Convolvulaceae) family. The genus name
'Calystegia' identifies the plant as a False Bindweed and its species name 'soldanella' means 'Snowbell-like plant'.
Benefits: Mainly pollinated by Hawkmoths.
Benefits to wildlife are also indicated with orange icons in the plant profile bar at the top.
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