Definition

Noun: * A species of flowering plant in the morning glory family, known for its rapid growth as a climbing vine and its showy, funnel-shaped flowers that bloom in colors including blue, purple, pink, or white. It is a common ornamental plant, though it can become invasive.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden fence was covered in the vibrant blossoms of Ipomoea purpurea.
  • Ipomoea purpurea is often called "common morning glory" due to its flowers that typically open in the morning.
  • While beautiful, Ipomoea purpurea can quickly overtake other plants if not managed.

Advanced Usage

• In Botanical Classification: The name "" is the formal scientific (Latin) binomial, comprising the genus () and the species epithet (). It is always written in italics.
• In Horticulture: The term is used in seed catalogs, botanical guides, and by gardeners to specify this particular species among many other morning glories.

Variants and Related Words

• Common Morning Glory: The most frequent common name for .
• Tall Morning Glory: Another common name referencing its climbing habit.
• Ipomoea: The genus to which this plant belongs, containing hundreds of species including the sweet potato ().
• Convolvulaceae: The plant family name, commonly known as the morning glory or bindweed family.

Synonyms

• Common morning glory
• Tall morning glory

Notes on Meaning

• The primary meaning is strictly botanical, referring to this specific plant species. It is not used metaphorically or in idiomatic expressions. The species epithet "" (Latin for "purple") describes one common flower color, though the plant produces flowers in several colors.

Noun

1. pantropical annual climbing herb with funnel-shaped blue, purple, pink or white flowers