ipomopsis aggregata

Ipomopsis aggregata is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family (Polemoniaceae), commonly known as scarlet trumpet, scarlet gilia, or skyrocket because of its scarlet red flowers with lobes curving back as if blown back by rocketing through the air.

Since its discovery in 1814 by Frederick Pursch, the plant has undergone many name modifications. The current scientific name of 'Ipomopsis', Latin for 'similar to Ipomoea' or morning glories, refers to its similarities between the morning glories' ...