Contains 5 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
EVOLVULUS Linnaeus, Sp. Pl., ed. 2. 391. 1762.
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TYPE: Evolvulus nummularius (Linnaeus) Linnaeus (Convolvulus nummularius Linnaeus) Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 3: 42. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evolvulus alsinoides | SLENDER DWARF MORNING-GLORY | Native | |
| Evolvulus convolvuloides | BINDWEED DWARF MORNING-GLORY; DWARF BINDWEED | Native Endangered-State FACW (DEP) | |
| Evolvulus glomeratus subsp. grandiflorus | BLUE DAZE | Not Native | |
| Evolvulus grisebachii | GRISEBACH'S DWARF MORNING-GLORY; GRISEBACH'S BINDWEED | Native Endangered-State FAC (NWPL) | |
| Evolvulus sericeus | SILVER DWARF MORNING-GLORY | Native FACU (NWPL) FACW (DEP) |
[Family identification key]
1. Peduncle and pedicel together 7-20 mm long, usually clearly exceeding the subtending leaf, the peduncle 5-18 mm long, longer than the pedicel
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1. Peduncle and pedicel together 1-6 mm long, usually subequal to shorter than the subtending leaf, the peduncle 0-3 mm long, subequal to shorter than the pedicel
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2. Lower surface of leaf blade pubescent to villous
2. Lower surface of leaf blade glabrous
3. Leaves generally linear, 3-20 times longer than wide
3. Leaves mostly ovate, oblong, or elliptic, 1-3 times longer than wide
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4. Stems decumbent, ascending, to erect; larger leaves 8-40 mm long; corolla blue to purple, 12-18 mm wide
4. Stems prostrate; larger leaves 3-8 mm long; corolla white, 5-9 mm wide