Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Large Bindweed
MainColor	White
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Native
Season	May
ImageUrl	Calystegia-001
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Mildly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Large bindweed is a vigorous climbing plant with large, trumpet-shaped white flowers and arrow-shaped leaves. It is often seen scrambling over hedges, fences, and other plants, sometimes smothering them.

Distribution

Native to southern Europe and introduced to the UK, where it is now widespread. It thrives in disturbed ground, gardens, hedgerows, and riverbanks.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Some related bindweed species have been used traditionally as mild laxatives or for skin conditions, but Calystegia silvatica has little documented medicinal use.

Edibility

Not generally eaten due to its bitterness and potential for causing mild digestive discomfort.

Human Toxicity

Contains small amounts of compounds that can act as laxatives; may cause nausea or stomach upset if eaten raw.

Pet Toxicity

Mildly toxic to pets (may cause stomach upset if eaten)

Active Compounds

Contains resins and alkaloid-like substances, as well as phenolic compounds.