Convolvulaceae
plural nounCon·vol·vu·la·ce·ae | \ kənˌvälv(y)əˈlāsēˌē \
Definition of Convolvulaceae
: 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
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