common morning glory
Definition
- Noun:
- A pantropical annual climbing herb: A plant species with funnel-shaped flowers that can be blue, purple, pink, or white. It is known for its vigorous growth as an annual vine.
- A cultivated climbing herb: Specifically, an annual or perennial herb native to Central America, widely cultivated for its attractive, typically sky-blue flowers. It is among the most commonly grown types of morning glory.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The fence was covered in the vibrant blooms of the common morning glory.
- Gardeners often plant common morning glory for its fast growth and beautiful flowers.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical contexts: The term is used to distinguish this specific, widely cultivated species from other varieties within the genus.
- The study compared the growth rates of common morning glory with other Ipomoea species.
Variants and Related Words
- Morning glory: The general common name for plants in the genus .
- Ipomoea purpurea: A frequent botanical synonym for one type of common morning glory.
- Ipomoea tricolor: Another botanical name for a species often referred to as common morning glory, notably the 'Heavenly Blue' cultivar.
Synonyms
- Tall morning glory
- Purple morning glory (for specific color variants)
Related Phrases
- To climb like a morning glory: An informal comparison describing rapid, twining growth.
- The new vine will climb like a morning glory if given proper support.
Noun
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pantropical annual climbing herb with funnel-shaped blue, purple, pink or white flowers
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annual or perennial climbing herb of Central America having sky-blue flowers; most commonly cultivated morning glory
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