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Argentina, Bignoniaceae, Bolivia, Brazil, Campsis, family bignoniaceae, Flowers, garden, golden shower, Invasive species, Paraguay, plants, trumpet creepers
Look what made me stop my car in a hurry and rush to take some photographs yesterday.
The “GOLDEN SHOWER“or Orange trumpet creeper,Pyrostegia venusta means beautiful flame covering. They are evergreen creeper, vigorous growers and flower in Winter.
- Orange trumpet creepers are from the family Bignoniaceae, and are a relative to Jacarandas.
- Orange trumpet creepers are native to Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay.
- Orange trumpet creepers can be easily grown from cuttings and the plant can sometimes spread due to branches taking root in the ground.
- Orange trumpet creepers are found in forest, shrubby and rocky habitats and they prefer warmer climates and do not like the cold.
- Orange trumpet creepers are considered a weed in some countries and are said to be an invasive plant in some areas because they are easily grown and can smother trees and native vegetation.
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