State Noxious Weed List - Yes

Growth form: Creeping perennial that spreads by both roots and seed. The twining stems vary from 1.5 to 6 feet or more in length. Leaf size and shape varies but generally the leaves are 1 to 2 inches long, smooth, and shaped like an arrowhead.

Flowers are funnel shaped (morning glory), about 1 inch in diameter and white or pink in color. The flower stalk has two small bracts about 0.5 to 2 inches below the flower which helps to distinguish it from hedge bindweed.

Field bindweed is native to Europe and western Asia. The plant was introduced into the US during colonial days and was referred to as devilgut.

Roots of field bindweed may extend 20 to 30 feet laterally and have been excavated as deep as 30 feet below the soil surface. Buds located all along the root can send up new shoots, or establish a new patch when roots are cut and moved, such as from cultivation. The fruit is a small round capsule that contains up to four hard-coated seeds that can remain viable for at least 50 yr.