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Convolvulaceae

Convolvulaceae

9.9
A family of flowering plants with trumpet-shaped flowers that climb, like morning glories and sweet potatoes
  • noun
  • /kənˌvɑlvjʊˈleɪʃiˌi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Convolvuláceas
  • Many species in the Convolvulaceae are known for their beautiful, trumpet-shaped flowers.

Examples

  • Several invasive weeds, such as bindweed, are part of the Convolvulaceae family.

  • The sweet potato belongs to the Convolvulaceae family of plants.

  • The Convolvulaceae family includes many beautiful plants.

  • Did you know that Convolvulaceae contains morning glories?

  • The sweet potato, known scientifically as Ipomoea batata, belongs to the Convolvulaceae family, which includes various climbing plants.

  • Many beautiful flowers in gardens, such as morning glories, are classified under the Convolvulaceae family.

  • Farmers often choose plants from the Convolvulaceae family for their ability to adapt and thrive in different environments.

Synonyms

morning-glory family
vsConvolvulaceae
  • Specialized
6.8

A group of climbing flowering plants with trumpet-shaped flowers like sweet potato and bindweed

is the scientific Latin name used in formal contexts

Surface Forms

Convolvulaceae singular
Convolvulaceae plural

Morphology

Convolvulaceae = Convolvulus (opaque) = convolvul + aceae

Formed from a Latin genus name plus the technical botanical suffix '-aceae'; the components are specialized and not transparent to general learners.

Etymology

The word Convolvulaceae comes from the Latin root convolv- meaning 'to roll together'. The same idea is in the English word 'revolve', and it helps you picture these plants twisting around supports, so Convolvulaceae are the family of twining plants with trumpet-shaped flowers like morning glory, bindweed and the sweet potato.