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Etymology of Convolvulus oleifolius: "Convolvulus" comes from the Latin verb "convolvo", which means "interweave" or "roll together, up or around; coil", because it binds itself and winds itself around the stems and leaves of everything in its path and if nothing is in its path, it winds around itself. Its Latin epithet "oleifolius", comes from "olea" meaning "olive", and "folius" meaning "leaf", and it is translated as "olive-like leafed" because what distinguishes this Convolvulus species is its olive-like leaves.
There have been at least 11 Convolvulus kinds (ten species and a hybrid) identified so far in Cyprus.
Convolvulus oleifolius is another popular Convolvulus species, which is growing in a greater part of the island compared to the other popular species (althaeoides and arvensis). It does not grow only in the Troodos mountains at an altitude of over 600 metres. Its flowering period is from March until June.
How to identify Convolvulus oleifolius:
Convolvulus oleifolius is similar mostly to Convolvulus ×cyprius. The core difference that distinguishes them is their sepals; Convolvulus oleifolius's sepals are clothed with obvious, spreading (often dark) hairs, whilst Convolvulus ×cyprius's sepals are clothed with discreet, adpressed hairs.
