Status: Native
Synonyms:
Convolvulus incanus Vahl
Convolvulus equitans is easy to recognize with its light pinkish purple flowers and the
very characteristic arrowhead shaped leaves. The leaves have a long terminal lobe, and two
short basal lobes. Convolvulus equitans is found in disturbed ground at lower and middle elevations.
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Convolvulus equitans, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mangas Cyn. Road, June 17, 2007
Convolvulus equitans, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Harlan Hall, Nov. 5, 2007
Convolvulus equitans, detail of foliage, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Harlan Hall, Nov. 5, 2007
Convolvulus equitans, detail of flower (note the two linear stigmas-- the difference between Convolvulus and Ipomoea, which has a capitate stigma), photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Scott Park, May 20, 2009
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