imperial Japanese morning glory
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Definition
- Noun:
- A specific cultivated variety of flowering plant: "imperial japanese morning glory" refers to a hybrid ornamental vine, known for its large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers that typically bloom in the morning. It is a cultivar derived from the species Ipomoea nil.
Usage
- The term is used as a proper noun to name this particular horticultural variety. It is often seen in gardening contexts, seed catalogs, and botanical discussions.
- Example: "The imperial japanese morning glory is prized by gardeners for its vibrant blue and white striped blooms."
- Example: "This year, I'm training an imperial japanese morning glory to climb my garden trellis."
Advanced Usage
- The name can be used metonymically to refer to the seeds or the plant itself.
- Example: "I purchased a packet of imperial japanese morning glory." (referring to the seeds)
- Example: "That imperial japanese morning glory has grown over six feet tall." (referring to the specific plant)
Variants and Related Words
- Morning glory (n): The common name for plants in the genus .
- Ipomoea nil (n): The Latin botanical species name from which this hybrid was developed.
- Cultivar (n): A plant variety that has been produced in cultivation by selective breeding.
Synonyms
- Cultivated morning glory: A more general descriptive term.
- Ipomoea nil cultivar: A formal botanical description.
Notes on Meaning
- This term is highly specific. It does not refer to all morning glories, but only to this named hybrid. It combines a geographic descriptor ("Japanese") with a qualitative one ("imperial"), suggesting a regal or superior form.
Noun
- hybrid from Ipomoea nil