convolvulaceae

Thân thiện

A gardener plants a sweet potato vine from the convolvulaceae family.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of flowering plants: Convolvulaceae is the scientific name for a family of plants, commonly known as the morning glory or bindweed family. These plants are characterized by their trumpet-shaped flowers and a climbing or twining growth habit.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The sweet potato is a member of the Convolvulaceae family.
  • Botanists study the diverse species within Convolvulaceae.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical taxonomy: The term is used in a formal, scientific context to classify and discuss a specific plant family.
  • The genus Ipomoea is one of the largest within Convolvulaceae.

Variants and Related Words

• Convolvulaceous (adj): Of or relating to the Convolvulaceae family.
  • The convolvulaceous vine twined around the fence.

Synonyms

• Morning glory family: A common name for the Convolvulaceae family.
• Bindweed family: Another common name referring to the same plant family.

Học thuật

Noun

1. morning glory; bindweed; sweet potato; plants having trumpet-shaped flowers and a climbing or twining habit

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Convolvulaceae
• family Convolvulaceae
• morning-glory family