Accession #: 198500715
Accession Date: 1985-12-31
Common name: Carolina Jessamine, Trumpet Flower
Family: Gelsemiaceae
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Country of Origin: Southeastern N. America - Florida to Texas, N to Arkansas & W. Virginia
Description: Twining vine to 20' or more; leaves to 3" long, lustrous, dark green; yellow flowers in clusters, individual blossoms trumpet-shaped, one and a half inches long. State flower of South Carolina.
Uses: This plant has numerous therapeutic uses, although extreme care should be taken as all parts of the plant are considered toxic and potentially fatal if ingested.
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USDA Zone: 7-10
Source: Unknown
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