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Convolvulus simulans  L. M. Perry
Small flowered morning glory
Convolvulus simulans is an annual herb that is native to California, and also found in Baja California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.2 (limited distribution).
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Genus: Convolvulus
Family: Convolvulaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Ultramafic affinity: 3.7 - broad endemic / strong indicator

Habitat: seeps

Communities: Northern Coastal Scrub, Coastal Sage Scrub, Valley Grassland

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS
Alternate Names:
PLANTSConvolvulus equitans
Information about  Convolvulus simulans from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (COEQ)

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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2023. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 01/31/2023).