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Flaming Trumpet

Pyrostegia venusta

Photo by JosephBullock
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Field Notes

Description:

This shrub has orange blooms that are long and open with curls. The stamen is outside the blooms beckoning visitors. At the base of the bloom are yellow cupped sepals.

Habitat:

Central Plateau. Open sunny location.

Notes:

I've walked by this plant numerous times and finally decided to take a picture.

Species ID Suggestions

Flaming Trumpet or Flame Vine

Pyrostegia venusta
SarahWhitt
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Comments (6)
Ashish
Also known as Begnonia venusta
Ashish
Originating from Brazil. Urbanized everywhere..
SarahWhitt
You are welcome, Joseph. It's really a lovely flower!
JosephBullock
Thanks Sarah! It looks so distinctive, but I did not know the name.

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Flowers of North America

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PublishedMay 14, 2011

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