Rankin's Trumpetflower (Gelsemium rankinii)
Description
“Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: entire plant Gelsemium rankinii, the Rankin's trumpetflower or swamp jessamine, is a twining vine in the family Gelsemiaceae, native to the southeastern United States from Louisiana to the Carolinas. Gelsemium rankinii is a vine that will climb over other vegetation to a height of 6 meters (20 feet) or more. It has glossy green leaves and groups of showy yellow flowers.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Gentianales
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Family: Gelsemiaceae
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Genus: Gelsemium
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