Japanese morning glory
Definition
Noun 1. A specific flowering plant: "Japanese morning glory" refers to an annual, climbing vine native to the Old World tropics, botanically known as Ipomoea nil. It is particularly noted for its wide range of flower colors and for varieties that produce frilled or double-petaled blooms.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Japanese morning glory is a popular choice for covering trellises due to its rapid growth and vibrant flowers.
- Botanists study the Japanese morning glory for its diverse floral forms, from simple trumpets to intricate double blooms.
- Her garden featured a stunning display of Japanese morning glory in shades of blue, pink, and white.
Advanced Usage
- In Horticulture and Botany: The term is used precisely to distinguish this species () from other common morning glories, such as . Its significance lies in its extensive cultivation and selective breeding in Japan, which produced the remarkable color and form variations described in the definition.
Variants and Related Words
- Ipomoea nil (n): The scientific (Latin) name for the Japanese morning glory.
- Morning glory (n): The common name for plants in the genus . "Japanese morning glory" is a specific type within this larger group.
- Asagao (n): The Japanese word for morning glory, specifically referring to cultivated varieties of .
Synonyms
- Ipomoea nil (Scientific synonym)
Notes on Meaning
This term refers specifically to a single plant species. It is not used idiomatically or metaphorically in common language. Its meaning is fixed within the domains of gardening, botany, and horticulture.
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annual Old World tropical climbing herb distinguished by wide color range and frilled or double flowers
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