convolvulus


Definition: Meaning of, convolvulus in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kənˈvɒlvjʊləs /

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convolvulus convolvuli
  1. any of numerous plants of the genus Convolvulus
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convolvulus used in phrases

  • Convolvulus arvensis (noun)
    1. weakly climbing European perennial with white or pink flowers; naturalized in North America and an invasive weed
  • Convolvulus scammonia (noun)
    1. twining plant of Asia Minor having cream-coloured to purple flowers and long thick roots yielding a cathartic resin
  • Convolvulus sepium (noun)
    1. common Eurasian and American wild climber with pink flowers; sometimes placed in genus Convolvulus
  • genus Convolvulus (noun)
    1. genus of mostly climbing or scrambling herbs and shrubs: bindweed
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