Campsis radicans
Family: Bignoniaceae
Plant Description: Deciduous woody vine. Leaves opposite, pinnate, the leaves ovate, 6-15 cm long. Flowers clustered, the corolla 6-8.5 cm long, orange or brownish red.
Plant Trivia: Native to North America. Pollinated primarily by the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Because of this it has been called the “hummingbird vine”. It also resembles the foxglove flower resulting its name “foxglove vine.”
Field Identification:
Occurrence: Frequent in woods along San Antonio and Guadalupe rivers. Home and business landscape. Occasional in eastern half of the area.
Bloom Period: June-September
Plant Use: Home and business landscaping. Medicinally has been used for menstrual disorders, rheumatoid pain and difficult urination. Plant parts are slightly toxic if ingested.
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