Ipomoea batatas

Definitions of Ipomoea batatas
  1. noun
    pantropical vine widely cultivated in several varieties for its large sweet tuberous root with orange flesh
    synonyms: sweet potato, sweet potato vine
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    type of:
    morning glory
    any of various twining vines having funnel-shaped flowers that close late in the day
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