ipomoea tricolor
Definition
Noun: 1. A species of flowering plant: Ipomoea tricolor is the scientific name for a specific species of annual or perennial climbing vine. It is a member of the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae), native to regions of Central America. It is widely cultivated for its showy, funnel-shaped flowers, which are most famously a vivid sky-blue color, though cultivars exist in other shades.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The garden wall was covered in the beautiful sky-blue blooms of Ipomoea tricolor.
- Many gardeners prefer Ipomoea tricolor for its rapid growth and stunning floral display.
- 'Heavenly Blue' is a popular cultivar of Ipomoea tricolor.
Advanced Usage
- Horticultural Context: In gardening and botanical texts, the full binomial name is used for precise identification. It is often discussed in terms of its cultivation requirements, such as full sun exposure and well-drained soil.
- Common Name Reference: While the target term is the scientific name, it is frequently associated with the common name "morning glory," specifically for the blue-flowering varieties. However, "morning glory" refers to many species within the genus .
Variants and Related Words
- Morning Glory (n): The common name for plants in the genus , including . It refers to the characteristic of the flowers opening in the morning.
- Ipomoea (n): The genus name, encompassing hundreds of species of climbing vines and shrubs commonly known as morning glories or bindweeds.
- Convolvulaceae (n): The botanical family name to which belongs, known as the morning glory or bindweed family.
Synonyms
- Heavenly Blue morning glory: A direct synonym for the most famous cultivar of .
- Blue morning glory: A descriptive common name referencing the flower's typical color.
Notes on Meaning
The term Ipomoea tricolor has a single, specific botanical meaning. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses. Its usage is almost exclusively confined to scientific, horticultural, and gardening contexts where precise plant identification is important.
Noun
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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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