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Rankin's trumpetflower
Scientific Name: Gelsemium rankinii
Family: Loganiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Rankin's Trumpet-flower (Gelsemium rankinii)
Gelsemium rankinii, commonly known as Rankin's Trumpet-flower, is a captivating perennial vine native to the southeastern United States. It offers a delightful display of fragrant yellow flowers and serves as an attractive addition to gardens.
Common Names
- Rankin's Trumpet-flower
- Swamp Jessamine
- Rankin's Jessamine
- Swamp Yellow Jasmine
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a climbing perennial vine, which could present entanglement hazards.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Gelsemium rankinii Small
- Family: Gelsemiaceae (Logania Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Swamp Jessamine, Rankin's Yellow Jessamine
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the southeastern United States.
- Common in swampy areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Climbing perennial vine.
- Evergreen foliage.
- Features axillary clusters of very fragrant, yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers.
- The trumpet-shaped blooms have 5 lobes, are 1 to 1 inches long.
- Blooms in both spring and fall.