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General Landscape Uses:
Vine for a fence or other support. Can also be allowed to climb trees.
Availability:
Widely available in central Florida. Available at native plant nurseries in northeast Florida.
Description: Twining evergreen vine to 20 feet with dark green leaves 1 inch long. Bright yellow trumpet shaped flowers. Plant can be aggressive.
Dimensions: Vine climbing 20 feet or more.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Range:
Southern United States south to Sarasota, De Soto, Highlands, Osceola, and Brevard counties. Populations also in Martin and Palm Beach counties.
Comments: We have been adding data for this species for central and northern Florida and welcome any feedback or review. If you would like to contribute information or images, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page. The plant is poisonous if swallowed but not to the touch. See also the Florida Wildflower Foundation's Flower Friday page.
Copyright by: Chuck McCartney
Copyright by: Forest & Kim Starr
Copyright by: Forest & Kim Starr
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