Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Trumpet Creeper |
| MainColor | Red |
| PlantType |  Vine |
| Growth Type |  Cultivated |
| Season | July |
| ImageUrl | Campsis-002 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location | |
| Human Toxicity |  Mildly_Toxic |
Flower Details
Description
A vigorous woody vine with trumpet-shaped orange to red flowers, highly attractive to hummingbirds and bees. Can grow aggressively.
Distribution
Native to the southeastern United States; widely cultivated elsewhere as an ornamental.
Medicinal/Other Uses
Limited traditional use; sometimes applied externally for skin issues.
Edibility
Not edible — the plant is considered mildly toxic.
Human Toxicity
Sap can cause skin irritation, redness, and itching (sometimes severe dermatitis).
Pet Toxicity
Considered toxic; ingestion can cause stomach upset and drooling. Sap may irritate skin and mucous membranes.
Active Compounds
Irritant compounds (not well characterized).