Field Bindweed

Field Bindweed Convolvulus arvensis L. Morning Glory Family
Key identifying traits White or pink funnel shaped flowers, 5-lobed, that open in the morning and close late in the day Grows as a creeping vine Leaves are alternate and arrow-shaped Fruit is oval, usually two celled with 4 seeds Seeds have 1 rounded side and 2 flattened sides brownish-gray to black and are dull and rough Biology and ecology A perennial spreading from seeds and root rhizomes Seeds can remain viable in the soil for up to 50 years Common invader of grain crops Can grow up to 20 feet in a season with many shoots branching out Spreading root system makes control difficult Vines can form dense tangled mats Originated in Europe and introduced in New England in the early 1700’s Control Prevention – Learn to identify plants; know your property; beware of fill dirt, hay and seed from outside your area Biological – No known biological control Cultural – Good vegetative cover helps but does not prevent establishment or spread Mechanical – Cultivation will chop up the root system and spread it more rapidly Chemical – Several effective at label rates but usually requires repeat treatment to kill extensive root systems; refer to the PNW Weed Management Handbook for specific chemical recommendations	flowers
	seedling (from seed)
	new start from root rhizome

*Where found –* Found scattered throughout Stevens County and most of the United States. It is a problem in wheat and other grain crops. MSdoc pdf