Bignonia capreolata is a vine commonly referred to as crossvine. The common name refers to the cross-shaped pattern revealed when the stem is cut; this pattern results from four radial wedges of phloem embedded within the stem’s xylem. It is native to the central and southern United States. The vine climbs without twining but does produce tendrils. It produces long tubular flowers which are red and yellow and frequently have a mocha fragrance. The leaves are...
Form | vine |
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Fruit type | Capsule |
Fruit color | Brown |
Fruit season | Summer |
Leaf arrangement | Opposite |
Simple/compound | Compound |
Evergreen or deciduous | Deciduous, Evergreen, Semi-evergreen |
Leaf shape | Ovate |
Leaf shape | Lanceolate |
Leaf margin | Entire |
Bark color | Brown, Gray |
Bark texture | Scaly, Smooth |
Flower color | red |
Bloom time | Summer |