Flaming trumpet facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Flaming trumpet
Scientific classification
Genus:	Collomia
Species:	rawsoniana

Collomia rawsoniana, often called the flaming trumpet, is a beautiful flowering plant. It belongs to the phlox family. This plant is a perennial, which means it lives for more than two years. It grows back each year from its roots.

This special wildflower is found only in California. Scientists say it is "endemic" to California because it naturally grows nowhere else in the world. You can find it in just two counties: Mariposa and Madera. It likes to grow in the Sierra Nevada foothills, usually under trees in the woodland areas.

What Does the Flaming Trumpet Look Like?

The flaming trumpet plant has a thin, straight stem that can grow up to about half a meter tall. That's about 20 inches, or a little over a foot and a half! Its leaves are spaced out along the stem. They are several centimeters long, have deep teeth along their edges, and feel a bit hairy.

The Unique Flowers

At the very top of the stem, you'll see a cluster of three to seven bright, showy flowers. This cluster is called an inflorescence. The flowers are a striking red-orange color. Each flower can be up to 4 centimeters (about 1.5 inches) long. They are shaped like a trumpet, which is how the plant got its common name!

Inside each flower, you'll notice a pistil sticking out. The pistil is the female part of the flower. There are also stamens, which are the male parts. The tips of the stamens are called anthers. These anthers are covered in cool blue pollen. Pollen is like a fine powder that helps plants make seeds.