trumpet flower

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trumpet flower

A hummingbird hovers near a bright orange trumpet flower.

Definition

Noun: 1. A common name for several different species of flowering plants, primarily vines, that produce large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers. 2. Specifically, it can refer to: * Campsis radicans (also called trumpet creeper or trumpet vine), a woody vine native to the southeastern United States, known for its clusters of orange or red trumpet-shaped flowers. * Bignonia capreolata (crossvine), a woody vine of the southern United States, noted for its showy, reddish-orange flowers and stems that show a cross-shaped pattern when cut. * Distictis buccinatoria (blood-red trumpet vine), a Mexican evergreen vine with large, solitary, funnel-shaped yellow flowers marked with purple-brown ridges.

Usage Examples
  • The fence was completely covered by a vibrant trumpet flower vine.
  • Hummingbirds are attracted to the nectar of the orange trumpet flower.
  • We planted a trumpet flower to add a vertical accent to the garden wall.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is used more in horticulture and casual gardening conversation than in strict botanical classification, as it describes a flower shape rather than a single species.
  • It can appear in compound nouns or descriptive phrases, such as "trumpet flower vine" or "trumpet flower cluster."
Variants and Related Words
  • Trumpet creeper: A common name for .
  • Trumpet vine: Another common name for plants in the genus.
  • Crossvine: The common name for .
  • Angel's trumpet: Refers to plants in the or genera, which have large, pendulous, trumpet-shaped flowers. (Note: These are different plants, often confused due to the similar flower shape).
Synonyms
  • Bloom
  • Blossom
  • Flower (when the context is clear)
Related Phrases
  • Trumpet-shaped: Having the form of a trumpet; flared and tubular.
    • The trumpet-shaped blooms are a distinctive feature.
trumpet flower

A hummingbird hovers near a bright orange trumpet flower.

Noun
  1. evergreen North American honeysuckle vine having coral-red or orange flowers
  2. woody flowering vine of southern United States; stems show a cross in transverse section
  3. Mexican evergreen climbing plant having large solitary funnel-shaped fragrant yellow flowers with purple-brown ridges in the throat

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