cross vine

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(Plants) a woody bignoniaceous vine, Bignonia capreolata, of the southeastern US, having large trumpet-shaped reddish flowers

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cross vine - woody flowering vine of southern United States; stems show a cross in transverse section

Bignonia, genus Bignonia - one species: cross vine

vine - a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

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In my garden and surrounding woods, I know that when the Red Buckeye and the Cross Vine begin to bloom, the hummingbirds will be returning soon.

One such native vine is cross vine, Bignonia capreolata.

Some plants to try are coral honeysuckle, native azaleas, oak leaf hydrangeas, cross vine, and trumpet creeper.