noun
- Plural of ipomea; a genus of tropical and subtropical climbing or trailing plants with funnel-shaped flowers, including the morning glory and sweet potato.
Usage: Botanical term; Often used in gardening and horticulture contexts
Examples
- The gardener planted several ipomoeas along the fence to create a colorful display.
- Ipomoeas are popular ornamental plants in tropical gardens.
- The morning glory ipomoeas bloomed in shades of purple and pink.
- Many ipomoeas require warm temperatures and full sunlight to thrive.
- The sweet potato is a cultivated variety of ipomea grown for its edible tubers.