Gelsemium rankinii (Swamp/Carolina Jessamine)

Gelsemium rankinii, also known as Swamp or Carolina Jessamine, is a flowering vine that can either trail or be trained to climb as a stake. It belongs to the Gelsemium genus and is native to the Southeastern United States. The vine produces beautiful yellow trumpet-shaped flowers and has glossy green leaves. It is known for its strong fragrance and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.