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Ground blue convolvulus (Convolvulus sabatius)

Description

Convolvulus sabatius, the ground blue-convolvulus or blue rock bindweed, is a species of flowering plant in the familyConvolvulaceae, native to Italy and North Africa, and often seen in cultivation. It is a woody-stemmed trailing perennial plant, growing to 20 cm (8 in) in height. It has slightly hairy leaves and light blue to violet flowers, often with a lighter centre, which are 2.5–5 cm (1–2 in) in diameter.The Latin specific epithet sabatius refers to the Savona region of Italy.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Solanales

            • Family: Convolvulaceae

              • Genus: Convolvulus