Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tropical American annual climbing plant: "cypress vine" refers to a fast-growing, twining annual vine native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is characterized by its delicate, finely divided, feathery leaves that resemble cypress foliage and its small, trumpet-shaped flowers, which are typically bright red but can sometimes be white.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden trellis was covered in a beautiful cypress vine.
  • We planted cypress vine seeds, and they grew rapidly over the summer.
  • The red flowers of the cypress vine attract hummingbirds.

Advanced Usage

• As a common name in horticulture: The term "cypress vine" is used by gardeners and plant enthusiasts to specifically refer to , distinguishing it from other morning glory relatives.
  • For a cottage garden look, consider pairing cypress vine with other annual climbers.

Variants and Related Words

• Scientific name: (n): The botanical Latin name for the cypress vine.
• Cardinal climber (n): A common name for a related hybrid plant (), which is often confused with or grouped alongside the cypress vine due to similar appearance.
• Star glory (n): Another occasional common name for the cypress vine.

Synonyms

• Hummingbird vine: A descriptive synonym highlighting that the plant attracts hummingbirds.
• Cupid's flower: A less common poetic name for the plant.

Related Phrases

• "Grow like a cypress vine": An informal phrase suggesting rapid, lush growth.
  • The new seedlings grew like a cypress vine, covering the fence in just a few weeks.

Noun

1. tropical American annual climber having red (sometimes white) flowers and finely dissected leaves; naturalized in United States and elsewhere