Definition

Noun: 1. A specific plant species: "Beach morning glory" refers to a low-growing, trailing perennial plant (Ipomoea pes-caprae) commonly found on coastal sand dunes from Florida to Texas. It is characterized by its ability to stabilize sand and its showy, funnel-shaped flowers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The beach morning glory is a vital plant for preventing dune erosion.
  • We saw the beautiful pink flowers of the beach morning glory along the shoreline.
  • Botanists study the beach morning glory for its salt tolerance.

Advanced Usage

• As a common name: The term is used in ecological and botanical contexts to identify this specific species within coastal ecosystems. It is often mentioned alongside other dune-stabilizing plants.
  • The restoration project involved planting beach morning glory to rebuild the natural dune system.

Variants and Related Words

• Railroad vine: Another common name for the same plant species (), referring to its long, trailing stems.
• Goat's-foot vine: Another common name for this plant.
• Ipomoea pes-caprae: The scientific (Latin) name for the beach morning glory.

Synonyms

• Coastal morning glory: A near-synonym emphasizing its habitat.
• Dune bindweed: A descriptive synonym highlighting its growth habit and location.

Notes

• Not a general term: "Beach morning glory" is a proper common name for a specific species. It should not be used as a general term for any morning glory found near a beach.
• Capitalization: As a common name, it is typically not capitalized unless it starts a sentence.

Noun

1. a prostrate perennial of coastal sand dunes Florida to Texas