1. A genus of tropical and subtropical climbing or trailing plants of the morning glory family, many species of which have showy flowers.
Usage: botanical term; often used in plural or as a mass noun when referring to multiple plants

Examples

• The gardener planted ipomoea seeds along the fence to create a colorful summer display.
• Ipomoea flowers typically open in the morning and close by afternoon.
• Several species of ipomoea are cultivated as ornamental houseplants.
• The purple ipomoea vines climbed rapidly up the trellis.
• Ipomoea batatas, commonly known as the sweet potato, is an important food crop.