Definitions for: Convolvulus

[n] any of numerous plants of the genus Convolvulus

Webster (1913) Definition: Con*vol"vu*lus, n.; pl. L.Convolvuli, E.
Convoluluses. [L., bindweed, fr. convolvere to roll around.
So named from its twining stems.] (Bot.)
A large genus of plants having monopetalous flowers,
including the common bindweed (C. arwensis), and formerly
the morning-glory, but this is now transferred to the genus
Ipom[ae]a.

The luster of the long convolvuluses That coiled around
the stately stems. --Tennyson.

See Also: Convolvulus scammonia, genus Convolvulus, scammony, vine

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