wild morning-glory
Noun 1. A common, fast-growing, climbing or trailing vine, native to Eurasia but widely naturalized in North America and other regions, where it is often considered an invasive weed. It is characterized by its slender stems, arrow-shaped leaves, and funnel-shaped flowers, which are typically pink or white with white stripes. 2. A specific common name for the plant species Calystegia sepium (and sometimes Convolvulus arvensis), also known as hedge bindweed or field bindweed.
The term "wild morning-glory" is used as a common name for a specific type of weedy, climbing plant. It is typically used in botanical, gardening, and agricultural contexts to identify and discuss this plant, often highlighting its invasive nature. * The fence line was completely covered in wild morning-glory, its pink flowers twining around every post. * Gardeners struggle to control wild morning-glory because its roots can regrow from small fragments. * The field was infested with wild morning-glory, competing with the crops for nutrients.
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe something that spreads quickly and is difficult to control.
- The rumor spread through the office like wild morning-glory, clinging to every conversation.
- Hedge Bindweed: A more precise common name for .
- Field Bindweed: A common name for , a similar but often smaller species.
- Bindweed: A general term covering both and species, emphasizing the plant's twining habit.
- Convolvulus: The former genus name for some of these plants, sometimes still used in common names (e.g., ).
- Creeping Jenny (regional, though this can refer to other plants)
- Bellbine
- Rutland beauty (regional)
- To be choked by wild morning-glory: Describes an area where the plant has grown over and suppressed other vegetation.
- The abandoned lot was choked by wild morning-glory.
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weakly climbing European perennial with white or pink flowers; naturalized in North America and an invasive weed
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common Eurasian and American wild climber with pink flowers; sometimes placed in genus Convolvulus
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