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Field Bindweed: poisonous

Convolvulus arvensis

☠ Poisonous. Do not eat.What to do if poisoning is suspected

Field Bindweed is classed as poisonous in the Forage field guide. This page helps you identify it and tell it apart from similar species. It is not a foraging guide. When in doubt, have a find identified by an expert.

If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away. If someone has trouble breathing, has a seizure or is unconscious, call emergency services. Don't wait for symptoms: with some poisonings they only start hours later. Keep any leftovers of the find, they help identify it.

Usually seen from June to September in the northern hemisphere. Found in Disturbed ground, Grassland. Can be confused with similar species.

☠ Poisonous
Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)

Photo: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0

When Field Bindweed appears

Typical window in the northern hemisphere. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset.

Where it grows

Field Bindweed is usually found in Disturbed ground, Grassland.

Look up Field Bindweed in the app

In the Forage app, Field Bindweed has a full field guide entry with more photos, key features and the species it can be confused with.

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Field Bindweed: common questions

Is Field Bindweed poisonous?

Yes. Field Bindweed is classed as poisonous in the Forage field guide. Do not eat it. If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away, or emergency services if it is life-threatening.

When does Field Bindweed appear?

Field Bindweed usually appears from June to September in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather.

Where does Field Bindweed grow?

Field Bindweed is usually found in Disturbed ground, Grassland.

What can Field Bindweed be confused with?

Toxic look-alikes: Common morning glory, Hedge bindweed, Sea bindweed. Only a confident identification tells them apart. When in doubt, have a find checked by an expert.

One note before you head out

Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.

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