convolvulus

[ kuhn-vol-vyuh-luhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural con·vol·vu·lus·es, con·vol·vu·li [k, uh, n-, vol, -vy, uh, -lahy].

any plant belonging to the genus Convolvulus, of the morning glory family, comprising twining or prostrate plants having trumpet-shaped flowers.

convolvulus

/ kənˈvɒlvjʊləs /

See bindweed
any typically twining herbaceous convolvulaceous plant of the genus Convolvulus, having funnel-shaped flowers and triangular leaves See also bindweed

1545–55; < New Latin, Latin: bindweed, equivalent to convolv ( ere ) to convolve + -ulus -ule

C16: from Latin: bindweed; see convolute

The Camotes (Convolvulus batatas, L.), not improperly called sweet potatoes, grow to a considerable size.

I chanced on a hedge-sparrow's lately, the whole groundwork of which was composed of the dry vines of the wild white convolvulus.

There are no formal gardens, and flowers are few, except for a large-flowered convolvulus and red tiger-lilies.

The outside of our bungalow is covered with purple convolvulus, and the verandah goes practically all round it.

Each little garden flames with red poinsettia, purple convolvulus, and yellow daisies.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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