Texas bindweed
Convolvulus equitans
The species name 'equitans' means 'riding a horse' in Latin, referring to how its deeply lobed leaves resemble stirrups or a rider's saddle.
- Scientific name
- Convolvulus equitans
- Taxonomy
- Plantae › Tracheophyta › Magnoliopsida › Solanales › Convolvulaceae › Convolvulus
- IUCN Red List status
- Least Concern
- Population trend
- stable
- Biome
- grassland
- Habitat
- Dry rocky soils, prairies, pastures, roadsides, and disturbed grassy areas.
- Diet
- Autotrophic (photosynthesis)
- Range
- Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma, Colorado, Northern Mexico
- Size
- Trailing stems extending 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet) in length.
- Lifespan
- Perennial (5-10+ years via a deep, persistent taproot)
- Active
- diurnal
- Threats
- Urban development, heavy herbicide use, and intensive agricultural tillage.
- Safe to approach?
- Texas bindweed is completely harmless to humans. You can safely touch and observe this plant at any distance. If weeding it from a garden, wearing gloves is recommended simply to avoid skin irritation from dirt or associated insects.
Convolvulus equitans , commonly known as Texas bindweed , is a species of morning glory. It is native to the central and western United States and Mexico.
Photo: Sam Kieschnick, CC-BY, via iNaturalist
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