Definition

Noun 1. A flowering plant: "star ipomoea" is the common name for Ipomoea coccinea, a species of annual herbaceous vine in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae). It is characterized by its bright scarlet, trumpet-shaped flowers.

Usage Notes

• "Star ipomoea" is a specific botanical term used to identify this particular plant species. It is primarily used in horticultural, botanical, and gardening contexts.
• The term is a compound noun where "star" likely refers to the shape of the flower, and "Ipomoea" is the genus name.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden border was vibrant with the red blooms of star ipomoea.
  • Botanists study the growth habits of star ipomoea in its native habitat.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical classification: The term is used precisely to distinguish from other species within the large genus, such as common morning glory () or sweet potato ().

Variants and Related Words

• Red morning-glory: Another common name for the same plant ().
• Ipomoea coccinea: The formal scientific (Latin) name for the species.
• Morning glory: The common name for plants in the genus .

Synonyms

• Red morning-glory
• Scarlet morning glory
• (Scientific name)

Antonyms

• There are no direct antonyms for a specific plant species. In a broader sense, unrelated plant species (e.g., oak tree, rose bush) could be considered non-synonymous.

Related Phrases

• Climbing vine: Describes the growth habit of star ipomoea.
• Annual herb: Describes its life cycle and plant structure.
• Naturalized species: In some regions outside its native eastern United States, it may be described as a naturalized or introduced species.

Noun

1. annual herb having scarlet flowers; the eastern United States