Morning-glory Family (Noun)
Meaning
Morning glory; bindweed; sweet potato; plants having trumpet-shaped flowers and a climbing or twining habit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The morning-glory family is a large and diverse group of plants that are found in many different parts of the world.
- Many members of the morning-glory family, such as bindweed and morning glory, are considered invasive weeds in certain areas.
- The sweet potato is a member of the morning-glory family that is widely cultivated for its edible tubers.
- Plants in the morning-glory family are known for their trumpet-shaped flowers and their climbing or twining habit.
- Some members of the morning-glory family, such as the ipomoea, are popular ornamental plants due to their showy flowers and easy-to-grow nature.