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Convolvulaceous vs Convolvulin - What's the difference?

convolvulaceous | convolvulin |

As an adjective convolvulaceous

is (botany) of, pertaining to, or resembling the family of plants of which the bindweed and morning glory are common examples.

As a noun convolvulin is

(organic compound) a glucoside occurring in jalap (the root of a convolvulaceous plant), used as a purgative.

convolvulaceous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (botany) Of, pertaining to, or resembling the family of plants of which the bindweed and morning glory are common examples.
    • (Webster 1913)

    convolvulin

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (organic compound) A glucoside occurring in jalap (the root of a convolvulaceous plant), used as a purgative.
    • (Webster 1913)