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Bignoniaceae
Bignonia

not marked as a favorite taxon Bignonia capreolata Linnaeus. Common name: Cross-vine. Phenology: (Mar-) Apr-May (-Jul); Jul-Aug. Habitat: Swamp forests, bottomlands, forests, woodlands. Though primarily a species of swamp and bottomland forests, Bignonia capreolata often occurs as well in mesic or even dry forests, where it generally remains stunted (most individuals with only a few leaves) and does not flower or fruit. Distribution: MD west to s. OH and s. MO, south to c. peninsular FL and e. TX.

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Origin/Endemic status: Endemic

Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, C, F, Fl6, GW2, Il, K4, NcTx, Tat, Tn, Tx, Va, W, WH3, Lohmann & Taylor (2014), Manning (2000); = Anisostichus capreolata (L.) Bureau — G, RAB; = Anisostichus crucigera (L.) Bureau — S; = Bignonia crucigera L. Basionym: Bignonia capreolata L. 1753

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
  • Great Plains: FAC
  • Midwest: FACW

Heliophily ⓘ: 5

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image #8 of Bignonia capreolata© Alan Cressler: Bignonia capreolata, Stone Mountain Park, DeKalb County, Georgia 1 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷
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Height: to 30 feet or more

plant sale text: Cross-vine is a fast-growing, high-climbing vine with beautiful 2-3 inch trumpet-shaped reddish-orange flowers every spring. The color and shape of the flowers make them a favorite of hummingbirds. Cross-vine is adaptable to a range of growing conditions and, once established, is tolerant of dry soils. When planted at the base of a pine tree or on a fence or trellis, Cross-vine will climb to find sunlight.

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native range: southeastern United States



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