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Convolvulaceae
plural noun
Con·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
convolvulaceous
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Origin and Etymology of convolvulaceae
New Latin, from Convolvulus, type genus + -aceae
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