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
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum:
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Solanales
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Family: Convolvulaceae
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Genus: Convolvulus
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