Convolvulaceae

plural noun

Con·​vol·​vu·​la·​ce·​ae

kənˌvälv(y)əˈlāsēˌē

: a family of twining vines, erect herbs, shrubs, or trees (order Polemoniales) comprising the morning-glory family and having alternate leaves and regular pentamerous flowers with plaited corollas

convolvulaceous

⸗¦⸗⸗¦⸗shəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Convolvulus, type genus + -aceae

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