Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) on May 29, 2018
Submitter has sample
Description of specimen
Vigorous vines sprawling through the grass, climbing the fence, and producing white flowers that resemble morning glories.
Commentary
Expert Reviewer
Tania Siemens
WISE Program Coordinator (Watershed and Invasive Species Education)
Oregon Sea Grant Extension
Oregon State University
tania.siemens@oregonstate.edu
541-914-0701
My apologies for the delay in getting back to you.
Thank you for submitting a report of field bind weed.
Unfortunately that plant is very common across Oregon and causes headaches for many farmers and gardeners. Native to Europe the plant is now introduces world wide, and is considered on of the most damaging invaders globally with major economic impact due to interfering with crop yield.
Here are some useful fact sheets on how to best control the plant.
https://www.oregon.gov/oda/shared/Documents/Publications/Weeds/FieldbindweedProfile.pdf
https://www.swcd.net/invasive-noxious-weeds/field-bindweed-convolvulus-arvensis/
Thanks again for reporting.
Sincerely,
Tania
Tania Siemens
Research Coordinator
Don't Pack a Pest for Academic Travelers
Watershed and Invasive Species Education (WISE)
Oregon Sea Grant
Oregon State University
cell: 541-914-0701 email: tania.siemens@oregonstate.edu
https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/main/dont-pack-pest-academic-travelers
http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/wise/
Tania Siemens
Feb. 8, 2019, 4:38 a.m.