Tussock Bindweed
NameTussock Bindweed
Scientific NameConvolvulus boissieri
Common NamesTussock Bindweed, Boissier's Bindweed
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in high-altitude, rocky, calcareous soils, scree slopes, and alpine meadows in mountainous regions, particularly in the Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada of Spain.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesThis species is not widely documented for traditional medicinal use. While some other *Convolvulus* species have been historically used as purgatives, specific ethnobotanical records for *Convolvulus boissieri* are lacking.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsDue to a lack of specific safety and efficacy data, and the potential for purgative or toxic effects observed in other *Convolvulus* species, internal use of *Convolvulus boissieri* is not recommended.
Cultivation NotesPrefers full sun and very well-drained, rocky, calcareous soil. It is drought-tolerant once established and is often cultivated in alpine or rock gardens.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A low-growing, perennial herbaceous plant forming dense cushions, characterized by small, spatulate to obovate leaves covered in dense, silvery-white hairs. It produces solitary, trumpet-shaped white flowers, typical of the bindweed family.
