Scientific Name

Calystegia macrostegia (Greene) Brummitt.

Family

Convolvulaceae

General

A creeping and climbing vine with large white, trumpet-shaped flowers. A disturbance pioneer and fire follower.

CI

Encountered in nearly all habitats around CSUCI, blooming nearly year-round.

This species is easily propagated from seeds, but be warned it grows rapidly, aggressively covering other plants.

References

More on this species at CalFlora.

The Jepson Manual (2012: 656, Calystegia by R. K. Brummitt).

Dale (2000: 100).

McAuley (1996: 314).

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Calystegia macrostegia along path to east of University Glen, CI (23 February 2003).

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Calystegia macrostegia along the east side of park at University Glen, CI, Easter Morning (22 March 2008).

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Calystegia macrostegia along the east side of park at University Glen, CI, Easter Morning (22 March 2008).

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