# pineland golden trumpet (*Angadenia berteroi*) The pineland golden trumpet is a bright yellow flower that grows in sunny places. Its trumpet-shaped blooms attract butterflies and bees, making it a happy sight in nature! - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 1 - **Habitat:** Coastal areas ![pineland golden trumpet](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Pineland_Golden_Trumpet.jpg&width=800) Photo: Jay Horn, CC BY 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pineland_Golden_Trumpet.jpg) ## Appearance The pineland golden trumpet has bright, golden-yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers that stand out against its narrow, leathery green leaves. It grows as a low, sprawling vine, hugging the sandy ground and creating a vibrant splash of color. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Gentianales - **Family:** Apocynaceae - **Genus:** Angadenia ## Interesting facts - Despite its delicate look, this plant thrives in tough, sandy Florida pinelands where few others can survive! - If you see it, look closely! Its vine-like stems often crawl along the ground, creating a golden carpet! - Its bright yellow flowers glow like tiny suns, making it easy for busy bees to spot from far away! - This plant is part of the 'dogbane' family, which sounds scary but just means some relatives were used to repel dogs! ## Special abilities - **Sunshine Seeker:** Its sprawling stems allow the pineland golden trumpet to spread out over the ground, soaking up maximum sunlight in open, sunny pineland habitats. - **Pollinator Beacon:** The bright golden, trumpet-shaped flowers act like a glowing welcome sign for thirsty insects, guiding them to its sweet nectar for pollination. - **Toxin Shield:** The pineland golden trumpet produces special chemicals that can deter hungry animals, protecting its leaves and flowers from being eaten. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 15-30 cm - **Spread:** 30-60 cm - **Flower Size:** 2-3 cm - **Bloom Season:** Spring to Fall - **Edible:** No - **Toxicity:** Moderate - **Lifecycle:** Perennial - **Pollination Method:** Insect ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** European honey bee (*Apis mellifera*) — Visits flowers for nectar and pollen. - **Pollinates:** Common eastern bumblebee (*Bombus impatiens*) — Efficiently transfers pollen between its golden flowers. - **Pollinates:** [Black swallowtail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-swallowtail) (*Papilio polyxenes*) — A common butterfly that sips nectar from the bright blooms. ## Traits - [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle. - [Spring Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/spring-blooming): Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth. - [Summer Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/summer-blooming): Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished. - [Tube Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/tube-flower): A tube flower has petals fused together at the base, forming a distinct tubular structure that typically holds nectar deep within. - [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. - [Coastal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/coastal): Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater. ## Collections - [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult first. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify pineland golden trumpet? Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is pineland golden trumpet? 15-30 cm ### How wide does pineland golden trumpet spread? 30-60 cm ### How big are the flowers on pineland golden trumpet? 2-3 cm ### When does pineland golden trumpet bloom? Spring to Fall ### Is pineland golden trumpet edible? No ### Is pineland golden trumpet toxic? Moderate ### What is pineland golden trumpet's lifecycle? Perennial ## Where to spot - [Jones Family Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/jones-family-historic-district) — US · Historic District ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Pineland Golden Trumpet: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/pineland-golden-trumpet)