potato vine

noun

1. a tender, woody Brazilian vine, Solanum jasminoides, of the nightshade family, having starlike, blue-tinged white flowers in clusters, grown as an ornamental.
2. paradise flower.

Word History and Origins

Origin of potato vine¹

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

The first brood of larvæ may be found on the potato-vine toward the latter end of June, and the second in August.

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Her eyes soon dropped, and her attention was attracted by the yellow leaves on the sweet-potato vine.

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"I heard of a boy once who found a penny in the field, right under a potato-vine," said Walter.

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Several days ago I saw a wild vine that resembles the sweet-potato vine, and the blossom is just the same.

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The sweet-potato vine makes a fair quality of hay and with proper precaution may be used for ensilage.

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