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Field Bindweed: Persistent Vine Requires Multi-Year Effort

Field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) twines aggressively, spreads by seed and brittle root fragments. Persistent glyphosate or triclopyr spraying kills it but harms nearby plants. Hand control requires years of diligence. Native to Europe/Asia.

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