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Chinese trumpet creeper

plant
Also known as: Campsis grandiflora

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The Chinese trumpet creeper (Campsis grandiflora) is a deciduous vine known for its vibrant orange or scarlet flowers. It belongs to the genus Campsis, which includes two species of ornamental vines in the Bignoniaceae family. While it is a poor climber, it produces striking clusters of brilliant scarlet flowers. This vine is native to eastern Asia and is sometimes referred to as the Chinese trumpet vine. It is distinct from the common trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans), which is a hardier climber native to the eastern and southern United States and produces flowers that are typically longer and narrower.12

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