Polygonum convolvulus var. convolvulus

Species category

Weed

Common name

black bindweed

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

AcheneAchene:
A dry, hard, one-chambered, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, as in buckwheat (Fagopyrum) or sunflower (Helianthus). The fruit wall is not united with the seed coat.

Shape

EllipticElliptic:
Outline of an ellipse; greatest width midway sloping to an equally pointed apex and base.
and triangular

Size

  • Length 3 mm 
  • Width 2 mm 
  • Thickness 2 mm 

Color

Black

Texture

Flat surfaces are rough. Corners are rounded, smooth, and shiny.

Other structures

Remnants of floral parts present.

Identification notes

AcheneAchene:
A dry, hard, one-chambered, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, as in buckwheat (Fagopyrum) or sunflower (Helianthus). The fruit wall is not united with the seed coat.
uniformly triangular in cross section; apicalApical:
The distal end of the fruit or seed away from the point of attachment or attachment scar.
and basalBasal:
The base of the fruit or seed opposite the apical end.
halves are uniformly pointed. The linear embryoEmbryo:
A rudimentary plant contained in a seed, usually consisting of a more or less differentiated axis and attached cotyledon(s).
is located in a corner.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Included

Nomenclature

Family

Polygonaceae

Valid name

Polygonum convolvulus L. var. convolvulus

Synonyms

Bilderdykia convolvulus (L.) Dumort.
Fallopia convolvulus (L.) Á. Löve
Reynoutria convolvulus (L.) Shinners
Tiniaria convolvulus (L.) Webb & Moq.

 Polygonum convolvulus  var.  convolvulus.  Achenes with remnants of the floral parts are present. 
Polygonum convolvulus var. convolvulus. Achenes with remnants of the floral parts are present.