morning-glory family

Family Convolvulaceae, composed of about 1,600 species of flowering plants in 57 genera, widely cultivated for their colourful, funnel-shaped flowers. Most are twining and erect herbaceous plants; a few are woody vines, trees, or shrubs. The family is widespread in both tropical and temperate areas. Most popular morning glories are of the genus , as is the sweet potato. Several species of bindweeds are agricultural pests. The seeds of two species, and , contain hallucinogenic compounds of historical interest.

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