trumpet creeper

Thân thiện

A hummingbird hovers near a trumpet creeper vine.

Definition

Noun: 1. A North American woody vine: A perennial climbing plant native to North America, characterized by compound leaves and large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically red or orange in color. Its scientific name is Campsis radicans.

Usage

• The term "trumpet creeper" is used to specifically identify this type of flowering vine. It is a common name for the plant.
• It is often used in gardening, horticulture, and nature descriptions.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden wall was covered in a beautiful trumpet creeper.
  • Hummingbirds are attracted to the nectar of the trumpet creeper.

Advanced Usage

• "in full bloom": Used to describe the plant when its flowers are fully open.
  • In late summer, the trumpet creeper on the fence is in full bloom.

Variants and Related Words

• Trumpet vine: A common alternative name for the same plant ().
• Campsis: The botanical genus name for trumpet creeper and similar vines.

Synonyms

• Trumpet vine: The most direct synonym.
• Cow itch vine: A regional name, referring to the skin irritation the plant can sometimes cause.

Notes

• "Trumpet creeper" is a compound noun. The word "trumpet" describes the shape of the flower, and "creeper" describes its growth habit as a climbing vine.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a North American woody vine having pinnate leaves and large red trumpet-shaped flowers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• trumpet vine
• Campsis radicans