Ipomœa /(ĭp`ō̇*mē"ȧ)/

Ip·o·mœ·a

Ipomœa

prop. n.

[NL. “Named, according to Linnæus, from Gr. 'i`j, 'ipo`s, a bindweed [which it is not], and "o`moios like.” Gray.]

A genus of twining plants with showy monopetalous flowers, including the morning-glory, the sweet potato, and the cypress vine. (Bot.)

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