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Definition of evolvulus

evolvulus

/ɪˈvɑːlvjələs/
E · vol · vu · lus
Plural:evolvuluses
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evolvulus Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any plant of the genus Evolvulus within the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae), native primarily to the Americas, characterized by non-twining, often sprawling stems and small, typically bright blue or white funnel-shaped flowers.

Example

"The landscaper recommended planting evolvulus along the retaining wall to provide a continuous display of vivid blue flowers throughout the summer."

• Rhymes for evolvulus

• Nearby Words

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evening stock
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Modern Latin from the Latin verb 'evolvere' (to unroll), chosen to contrast with the closely related twining genus 'Convolvulus', as species of evolvulus do not twine or climb.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Evolvulus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/evolvulus
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