morning glory

morning glory
1. SYN: Ipomoea rubrocoerulea praecox. 2. SYN: Rivea corymbosa.

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mor·ning glo·ry (morґning gloґre) 1. any of various species of Ipomoea, which are toxic to humans and can be fatal to ruminants. 2. any of various other plants of the family Convolvulaceae that resemble those of the genus Ipomoea.

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