Family: Ranunculaceae
devil's-darning-needle, virgin's-bower
Stephen L. Solheim
Derek Anderson
Etymology: Clematis: in Greek means "long, lithe branches" and is an ancient name for some climbing plant
Plants: climbing, perennial, up to 9' tall, woody vine
Leaves: long stalked, 3-parted, leaflets 3/4"-4", usually with coarse teeth
Flowers: white to greenish, 4-parted, 3/8" wide, petal-like sepals; infloresense branched, stalked clusters from the leaf axils; blooms July-Aug.
Fruits: dry seeds in a dense, rounded, fluffy cluster
Habitat: moderate moisture; woods, forests, openings, streambanks
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: climbing, perennial, up to 9' tall, woody vine
Leaves: long stalked, 3-parted, leaflets 3/4"-4", usually with coarse teeth
Flowers: white to greenish, 4-parted, 3/8" wide, petal-like sepals; infloresense branched, stalked clusters from the leaf axils; blooms July-Aug.
Fruits: dry seeds in a dense, rounded, fluffy cluster
Habitat: moderate moisture; woods, forests, openings, streambanks
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 4, Wetland Indicator = FAC USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Shrubs: Photos, descriptions, information USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Derek Anderson
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Botanical Illustration
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Matthew L. Wagner
Caroline A. Creevey
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Derek Anderson
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Stephen L. Solheim
Robert W. Freckmann
Robert W. Freckmann
Aaron Carlson
Robert W. Freckmann
Ray Francies
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Matthew L. Wagner
