convolvulus
noun [ C or U ] uk/kənˈvɒl.vjə.ləs/ us/kənˈvɑːl.vjə.ləs/
旋花类植物
a plant with trumpet-shaped flowers (= wider at one end) that twists around other plants as it grows, sometimes grown for its flowers and sometimes growing wild as a weed (= a plant that is not wanted)
Trailing blue convolvulus blends well with the softer colours of the herbs. 蔓生的蓝色旋花与草药柔和的颜色很好地融合在一起。
The path became overgrown with honeysuckle, convolvulus, and brambles. 这条路被金银花、旋花和荆棘所覆盖。
Synonym: morning glory
Compare: bindweed
- More examples
- Avoid soils contaminated with the really tough weeds such as horse tail, ground elder, coltsfoot and convolvulus.
- The canal towpath can offer a colourful assortment of vetch, convolvulus and purple lupins.
- Art nouveau spread like convolvulus across the globe.
- Luxuriant vegetation covers the island, masses of yellow flowers, lilac-coloured papilionaceoe, and mauve convolvuluses.