imperial japanese morning glory

Thân thiện

A gardener carefully tends to a pot of imperial Japanese morning glory on a sunny balcony.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. hybrid from Ipomoea nil

Từ đồng nghĩa

• imperial Japanese morning glory
• Ipomoea imperialis