Australian bindweed (Convolvulus remotus)

Australian bindweed, a reference photo — Photo: Kevin Thiele from Perth, Australia · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Convolvulus remotus commonly known as bindweed, is a flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is a perennial climber with pink flowers and grows in all mainland states of Australia and the Northern Territory.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Australian bindweed being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Convolvulus angustissimus
Convolvulus sagittatus
Polymeria calycina

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Solanales
Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Convolvulus
Species: Convolvulus remotus

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