Invasive Species: Field Bindweed

Convolvulus arvense

Competing with crops for moisture and nutrients, field bindweed is widespread throughout the whole state.

Why is it important to control?

Field bindweed reduces crop yields by competing for moisture and nutrients, and is difficult to remove once established.

How can you identify it?

Close up image of leaves and flowers of field bindweedClose up image of a field bindweed leaf
Habitat: Crop fields, pastures, forested parks, residential areas.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Height: Up to 6.5 feet long
Leaf Description: Alternate, arrowhead-shaped leaves with round bases.
Fruit & Flower Description: White to pinkish, funnel-shaped leaves. Seeds can remain viable in soil up to 20 years.
Bloom Time: April to September

How do you control it?

  • Dig out plants with as much root as possible.

  • Remove shoot regrowth weekly to starve the root system.

  • Oregon State University has control methods. FOLLOW ALL LABEL DIRECTIONS!

  • The Oregon Department of Agriculture has two approved biocontrols established in Oregon, a moth and a mite.

How to report it?

There are various ways you can report this noxious weed.

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