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convolvulus

/kuhn-vol-vyuh-luhs/US // kənˈvɒl vyə ləs //UK // (kənˈvɒlvjʊləs) //

蔓生植物,砾石,砾岩,砾石林

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural con·vol·vu·lus·es, con·vol·vu·li [kuhn-vol-vyuh-lahy]. /kənˈvɒl vyəˌlaɪ/.

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

Examples

  • 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.

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