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Calystegia macrostegia
Also called Island false bindweed
Island false bindweed is a woody perennial vine or low shrub native to coastal Southern California and Baja California, grown for its large white to pale pink flowers and drought tolerance. It thrives in full sun and sharply drained soil, and is best kept dry once established.
Convolvulus macrostegius, with the common names island false bindweed and island morning glory, is a species of morning glory in the family Convolvulaceae.
Convolvulus macrostegius is cultivated as an ornamental plant, used as a vine and groundcover in native plant, drought tolerant, and wildlife gardens. It is a pollinator plant for native bee species.
The plant is native to California coastal sage and chaparral habitats, along the coasts in Southern California and into Baja California, Mexico.
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