# 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. - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 6 - **Habitat:** Urban areas ![yellow trumpet flower](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Tecoma_stans_%28Bignoniaceae%29_02.jpg&width=800) Photo: Filo gèn', CC BY-SA 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tecoma_stans_%28Bignoniaceae%29_02.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Lamiales - **Family:** Bignoniaceae - **Genus:** Tecoma ## 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 - **Sun Seeker:** Yellow trumpet flower can thrive in full sun and hot climates, letting it grow where other plants struggle. - **Nectar Lure:** Yellow trumpet flower has bright, tubular flowers that produce sweet nectar, attracting busy bees and hummingbirds for pollination. - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/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 - [Deciduous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/deciduous): Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons. - [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle. - [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. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. ## Collections - [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Do not eat any flowers without asking an adult first. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify yellow trumpet flower? 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 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 ## Where to spot - [Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Gardens](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/chihuahuan-desert-nature-center-and-botanical-gardens) — Texas, US · Botanical Garden - [Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/arizona-sonora-desert-museum) — Arizona, US · Zoo - [DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/degrazia-gallery-in-the-sun-historic-district) — Arizona, US · Historic District - [Fort Duncan](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/fort-duncan) — US · Historic Site - [Homer Wilson Ranch](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/homer-wilson-ranch) — Texas, US · Historic Site - [Tecate Peak](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tecate-peak) — California, US · Natural Landmark [View all places to see yellow trumpet flower](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/yellow-trumpet-flower) ## 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: [Yellow Trumpet Flower: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/yellow-trumpet-flower)