Convolvulus sepiumHedge bindweedrecently assigned toCalystegia sepiumHedge false bindweed is now the official name |
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Names and MythsConvolvulus from latin convolo to entwine sepium from latin sepium of hedges or fences22 Calystegia Greek kalyx cup stege covering – describes how the sepals clasp the base of the flowers.6 |
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Natural history / FolkloreTea made by dropping a handful of leaves into boiling water was used as a laxative. Witch lore uses bindweed to wrap a figure representing a victim with 9 turns of the weed, spell is best if done 3 days before a full moon.22 Hedge bind weed climbs by wrapping itself in a counterclockwise direction, it can complete a circle in less than two hours.6,17 |
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Descriptionune – August flowers white – pink or pinkish blue. Roadsides fields |
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