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yellow trumpet flower

Tecoma stans

The yellow trumpet flower is a bright and cheerful flower that looks like a trumpet! It grows in sunny places and attracts butterflies and bees with its sweet nectar.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The yellow trumpet flower has bright, sunny yellow, trumpet-shaped blossoms that grow in clusters at the tips of branches. Its vibrant green leaves are long and serrated, forming an attractive contrast with the cheerful flowers, which stand out prominently.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyBignoniaceaeGenusTecoma
yellow trumpet flower
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yellow trumpet flower

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It can even grow back from its roots after a big fire or harsh frost!

Its seeds float on the wind, traveling far to find new places to grow!

Some people call it 'yellow bells' because of its lovely flower shape!

This speedy grower is the official flower of the U.S. Virgin Islands!

Special abilities

Ability

Sun Seeker

Yellow trumpet flower can thrive in full sun and hot climates, letting it grow where other plants struggle.

Ability

Nectar Lure

Yellow trumpet flower has bright, tubular flowers that produce sweet nectar, attracting busy bees and hummingbirds for pollination.

Ability

Fast Sprouter

Yellow trumpet flower can grow quickly, allowing it to establish itself rapidly in new areas after disturbances.

Measurements & details

Height
200-800 cm
Spread
150-600 cm
Flower Size
3-7 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to Fall, often year-round in warm climates
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen from flowers

pollinates

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

sips nectar from the tubular blossoms

symbiotic with

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi

Glomus intraradices

forms a partnership to help roots absorb nutrients

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Do not eat any flowers without asking an adult first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is yellow trumpet flower?

200-800 cm

How wide does yellow trumpet flower spread?

150-600 cm

How big are the flowers on yellow trumpet flower?

3-7 cm

When does yellow trumpet flower bloom?

Spring to Fall, often year-round in warm climates

Is yellow trumpet flower edible?

No

Is yellow trumpet flower toxic?

Mild

What is yellow trumpet flower's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is yellow trumpet flower pollinated?

Insect

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