THIS IS A DRAFT
The species account below is an early version, drafted around 2003. It has been provided here to aid understanding, but please be aware it may not fully tally with the up-to-date map and statistics shown below.
Calystegia sepium x silvatica (C. x lucana)
a bindweed
Species Details
This hybrid bindweed is a native climbing perennial. It has only been recorded from rough grass at Peak Forest (SK1179), and a hedge at Killingley’s Farm (SK3469). It is the spontaneous hybrid of the native Hedge (XXC. sepium) and the introduced Large Bindweed (XXC. silvatica).