Plant Name:
Bindweed, Field Bindweed
Latin Name:
Convolvulus prostratus
Plant Type:
Weed
Edible Part:
Leaves, Flowers
About
Convolvulus is a genus of about 200 to 250 species of flowering plants in the bindweed family, including Morning Glory, which is toxic to feed. However, bindweed is acceptable to feed sparingly. Bindweed contains alkaloids that are mildly toxic to certain types of livestock and cause digestive disturbances.