Family Convolvulaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Morning glory; bindweed; sweet potato; plants having trumpet-shaped flowers and a climbing or twining habit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Family Convolvulaceae, commonly known as morning glory, is a family of flowering plants that consists of about 1,600 species.
- Morning glory belongs to the family Convolvulaceae, which also includes bindweed, sweet potato, and other related species.
- Plants from the family Convolvulaceae are often recognized by their trumpet-shaped flowers and climbing or twining habit.
- The family Convolvulaceae is divided into several subfamilies, one of which contains the economically important sweet potato.
- Family Convolvulaceae also includes the morning glory, a popular ornamental plant known for its bright trumpet-shaped flowers and ability to thrive in poor soil.