Vines
Yellow Orchid Vine
Callaeum macropterum
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Yellow flowers are followed by large, paper-like pods that change color from chartreuse to copper when mature. Also try Mascagnia lilacina for purple flowers. Previously classified as M. macroptera.
The Basics
Type: VinesSun: Full SunHardiness: 22°FWater: LowNative To: Baja California and northern Sonora, Mexico to Central and South AmericaGrowth
Growth Rate: ModerateMature Height: 15'Mature Width: 15'Mature Form: TwiningFoliage
EvergreenColor: Medium greenTexture: MediumWildlife
Flowers
Flower Color: YellowSeason: Spring, SummerComments
Litter: SeasonalThorns: NoneIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F15681297857024e4a72.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert