The weedy perennial field bindweed (C. arvensis) is native to Europe but is widely naturalized in North America and twines around crop plants and along roadsides. It bears long-stalked clusters of fragrant pink, white, or striped blooms 2 cm across among arrow-shaped leaves.

Is bindweed an invasive species?

Ore. – The white, trumpet-shaped flowers called bindweed that seem to bloom everywhere can be one of the most frustrating weeds for home gardeners. This invasive perennial makes itself at home by sinking roots as much as nine feet into the soil and can stay on as an unwanted guest for up to 20 years.

Is bindweed indigenous?

A pernicious perennial weed, native in cultivated land, roadsides, railways, grass banks and in short turf. Field bindweed is found throughout England, Wales and Ireland but is rare in Scotland.