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Pictures of Angiosperms Trumpet Creeper The trumpet creeper, characterized by small clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers, is a woody-stemmed root climber that prefers sunny, fertile, moist, well-drained soils. It reaches 7 to 12 m (22 to 40 ft) in size. Trumpet Vine Characterized by small clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer, the climbing vine known as the trumpet vine or trumpet creeper is often grown for its ornamental value. The trumpet vine prefers sunny weather and fertile, moist, well-drained soils. The vine spreads rapidly and reaches 7 to 12 m (22 to 40 ft) in size under proper conditions. On wooden buildings, the unchecked vine can cause damage by loosening shingles. Varieties of Tea The three kinds of beverage tea, Camellia sinensis, differ in the way they are processed. The leaves of black tea, made by every tea-growing nation, are partially dried and their juices squeezed from them before they are fermented and dried. The leaves that make green tea are...

Betel , common name for a vine (see Pepper), and for its leaves. In tropical Asia and the East Indies the leaves, together with a little quicklime, are used to wrap the seed kernel (called betel nut or areca nut) of the betel palm. The chewing of this preparation (also called betel) stains the saliva bright red and eventually darkens the teeth. An alkaloid in the nut acts as a stimulant and a tonic. Scientific classification: The betel belongs to the family Piperaceae. It is classified as Piper betle. The betel palm belongs to the family Arecaceae (formerly Palmae) and is classified as Areca catechu. Bignonia Family Trumpet Vine , also trumpet creeper, trumpet flower, or trumpet honeysuckle, common name for either of two species of woody vines with brilliant trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in summer. The common trumpet vine, a hardy plant that can survive temperatures as low as -34° C (-29° F), is native to North America and the Chinese trumpet vine is native to Asia. Scientific clas...