Ipomoea Panurata (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American prostrate or climbing herbaceous perennial having an enormous starchy root; sometimes held to be source of the sweet potato.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Ipomoea panurata is a type of tropical American prostrate or climbing herbaceous perennial with an enormous starchy root.
- The enormous starchy root of the ipomoea panurata has led some to believe it may be the source of the sweet potato.
- In some regions, the ipomoea panurata is cultivated for its edible root, which is rich in starch.
- Ipomoea panurata is often found growing in tropical regions of the Americas, where it thrives as a prostrate or climbing herbaceous perennial.
- The ipomoea panurata has been studied by botanists and horticulturists due to its potential connection to the sweet potato.