Convolvulus
- noun
- /kənˈvɑlvjələs/
- Specialized
- The flowers of Convolvulus are typically trumpet-shaped and can be white, pink, or blue.
Examples
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Several species in the Convolvulus genus are known to be invasive weeds in gardens.
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Many gardeners struggle to control Convolvulus due to its rapid growth and ability to spread underground.
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The garden was filled with Convolvulus plants.
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Many gardeners love Convolvulus for its beautiful flowers.
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Many gardeners struggle to control Convolvulus due to its rapid growth and ability to spread underground.
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Several species in the Convolvulus genus are known to be invasive weeds in gardens.
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The flowers of Convolvulus are typically trumpet-shaped and can be white, pink, or blue.
Compounds
- Specialized
A climbing plant with white or pink flowers that lives many years and grows as a common weed
- Specialized
A climbing plant with cream to purple flowers whose thick roots make a strong laxative
- Specialized
A climbing plant with pink or white flowers shaped like a trumpet that grows along hedges
Surface Forms
Etymology
Convolvulus comes from the Latin convolvere, with con- meaning 'together' and volvere meaning 'to roll', so it literally means 'to roll together'. That's a helpful picture because these plants twist and wind their stems around other plants, so Convolvulus are named for their twining, bindweed habit.