Family: Bignoniaceae
trumpet-creeper
[Bignonia radicans L., more... ]
Etymology: Campsis: Greek for "curved" referring to curved stamens
Plants: perennial woody vine
Flowers: orange, 5-parted, 3" long; inflorescence trumpet like
Fruits: capsule
Habitat: moderate moisture to moist; woods, roadsides
Conservation Status: Introduced - locally established
Plants: perennial woody vine
Flowers: orange, 5-parted, 3" long; inflorescence trumpet like
Fruits: capsule
Habitat: moderate moisture to moist; woods, roadsides
Conservation Status: Introduced - locally established
Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = FAC* USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. Virginia Tech Dept. of Forestry, College of Natural Resources: detailed description and photographs Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada" David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Landscape Plants of the Upper Midwest; UW-Extension: Interactive guide providing information on cultivation including: soil, zone, growth rate, landscape uses, pruning, light requirements; with photos and Latin name pronounciation