Any plant of the family Convolvulaceae, characterized by twining or climbing stems and funnel-shaped flowers, including morning glories and bindweeds.
From Latin convolvulus, meaning 'twining plant,' derived from convolvere (con- = together + volvere = to roll or turn), referring to how the plant twines around supports.
The name perfectly describes what these plants do—they literally roll and twist together around anything nearby, which is why they've been decorating gardens and fences for thousands of years!
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