Black Bindweed (Polygonum convolvulus)

Family: Buckwheat Family (Polygonaceae)

Other Names: Wild Buckwheat, False Buckwheat

Origin: Introduced from Europe

Historic First Bloom Seen: September 3*

GPS For Stand: N 39°04.452' W 84°25.036'

Interesting Facts: This twining member of the Buckwheat family (Polygonaceae) can be found in the meadow area of the preserve. It is an invasive species that has a habit of spreading rapidly throughout an ecosystem and needs to be watched carefully.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.