trumpet vine
Noun: 1. A woody vine native to North America, known for its showy, trumpet-shaped flowers. It is a vigorous climbing plant that can cover fences and structures. 2. The common name for Campsis radicans, a perennial plant in the family Bignoniaceae.
The term "trumpet vine" is used as a common name for the plant. It is typically used in gardening, landscaping, and botanical contexts. * The trumpet vine on the trellis is covered in brilliant orange blooms. * We planted a trumpet vine to attract hummingbirds to the garden. * Be careful where you plant it, as a trumpet vine can be very invasive.
- In Botanical Description: The term is used to describe the plant's growth habit and floral characteristics.
- The trumpet vine is a deciduous climber that adheres to surfaces using aerial rootlets.
- Trumpet Creeper: A fully synonymous common name for the same plant ().
- Cow Itch Vine: Another, less common name for this plant, referring to the skin irritation its sap can cause.
- Hummingbird Vine: A name highlighting its effectiveness in attracting hummingbirds.
- Trumpet creeper
- (scientific name)
The term "trumpet vine" specifically refers to the North American species Campsis radicans. It should not be confused with other vining plants that may have trumpet-shaped flowers but belong to different genera, such as some Bignonia or Distictis species sometimes called "trumpet vines" in a broader sense.
- evergreen North American honeysuckle vine having coral-red or orange flowers
- a North American woody vine having pinnate leaves and large red trumpet-shaped flowers