morning glory
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˌmɔː.nɪŋ ˈɡlɔː.ri/ us/ˌmɔːr.nɪŋ ˈɡlɔːr.i/
牵牛花
a climbing plant with blue, pink, or white flowers shaped like a trumpet (= a brass instrument with a wide part at the end where the sound comes out), sometimes grown for its flowers and sometimes growing wild
Like most plants, morning glories usually grow up towards the sun. 与大多数植物一样，牵牛花通常朝向太阳生长。
We had a jungle of morning glory in our backyard. 我们的后院有一片牵牛花的丛林。
Synonym: convolvulus
Compare: bindweed
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- The residence features a lush garden of chrysanthemums, morning glory, and pansies.
- Chicory, morning glories and bright green grass sprout nearby.
- Morning glory seeds contain lysergic acid.