field bindweed

noun

: a prostrate or weakly climbing European perennial plant (Convolvulus arvensis) established in North America where it often becomes a serious weed

called also wild morning glory

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of field bindweed was in 1597

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“Field bindweed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20bindweed. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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