Convolvulus, commonly known as bindweed, has an interesting story behind its name. Legend has it that in ancient Greece, a young maiden named Convolvulus was deeply in love with a handsome young man. However, her feelings were unrequited, and in despair, she transformed herself into a beautiful plant that entwined around him, symbolizing her everlasting love. Thus, the name Convolvulus came to represent the idea of binding or entwining. This tale reminds us of the power of love and the transformative nature of emotions.
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Convolvulus Cephalopodus in Behbahan
Convolvulus /kənˈvɒlvjuːləs/ is a genus of about 200 to 250 species of flowering plants in the bindweed family Convolvulaceae, with a cosmopolitan distribution. Common names include bindweed and morning glory; both are names shared with other closely related genera.
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They are annual or perennial herbaceous vines, bines and (a few species of) woody shrubs, growing to 0.3–3 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, and the flowers trumpet-shaped, mostly white or pink, but blue, violet, purple, or yellow in some species.[citation needed]
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