Associations to the word «Ipomoea»

Wiktionary

IPOMOEA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Convolvulaceae   — many plants, including morning glory and sweet potato.
IPOMOEA, noun. (botany) Any of the genus Ipomoea of twining plants with showy monopetalous flowers, including the morning glory, the sweet potato, and the cypress vine.
IPOMOEA BATATAS, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Convolvulaceae   — the sweet potato, originating in Central America and Mexico, cultivated in warm temperate and tropical climates worldwide.
IPOMOEA SPLENDOR-SYLVAE, noun. A taxonomic species within the family Convolvulaceae   — native to Central America.

Dictionary definition

IPOMOEA, noun. Morning glory.

Wise words

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