photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
Photo.Keely | all galleries >> Travel >> Africa >> Ghana > Convolvulus
previous | next
28-AUG-2013 Dick Keely

Convolvulus

Cape-Coast, Ghana

Convolvulus is a genus of about 200 to 250 species of flowering plants in the bindweed family Convolvulaceae, with a cosmopolitan distribution.
Common names include bindweed and morning glory, both names shared with other closely related genera.
They are annual or perennial herbaceous vines, bines and (a few species of) woody shrubs, growing to 0.3–3 m tall.
The leaves are spirally arranged, and the flowers trumpet-shaped, mostly white or pink, but blue, violet, purple or yellow in some species.
Many of the species are problematic weeds, which can swamp other more valuable plants by climbing over them, but some are also cultivated for their attractive flowers. Some species are globally threatened.

Canon PowerShot G1 X
1/100s f/5.6 at 15.1mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
share
Martin Lamoon30-Aug-2013 21:20
Stunning flowers and an excellent closeup. V
woody3430-Aug-2013 01:13
So very beautiful with those delicate colours in that light...lovely work and presentation...V
Type your message and click Add Comment
It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest.
Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help private comment