Australian Bindweed (Convolvulus erubescens)

Family: Convolvulaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Convolvulus erubescens is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). It is in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Loamy soils in grassland and open forest to the montane zone. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)