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Alamo vine

Distimake dissectus · bindweed family

Alamo vine (Distimake dissectus)
(c) Kenneth Bader, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Kenneth Bader · CC BY-NC · via iNaturalist

Alamo vine (Distimake dissectus) is in the bindweed family family (Convolvulaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,134 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.

Nationally it blooms mainly from April to November, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.

When to photograph Alamo vine: observations by month (U.S.)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

About Alamo vine

Distimake dissectus is a species of plant in the family Convolvulaceae and is native to north, Central, and South America.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.

Alamo vine by state

StateObservationsPeak monthMain season
Texas648SeptemberApr–Nov
Florida478MayApr–Oct

Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.

Related wildflowers (bindweed family)

Photography tips

  • Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
  • Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
  • Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
  • Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.

FAQ

When is the best time to photograph Alamo vine?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to November.
Where is Alamo vine most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Florida.