Akene of Clematis and feathery tail, (Gray, 1858).

Clematis Akene

Akene of Clematis and feathery tail, (Gray, 1858).

"A genus of plants of the natural order ranuculaceae having four colored sepals, no corolla, and fruit numerous one-seeded achaenia with long- generally feathery- awns. The species are pretty numerous, herbs or shrubs, generally with climbing stems, natives of very different climates, and much scattered over the world." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Clematis

"A genus of plants of the natural order ranuculaceae having four colored sepals, no corolla, and fruit…

A clematis (or periwinkle) trained on a balloon-shaped trellis.

Clematis

A clematis (or periwinkle) trained on a balloon-shaped trellis.

Clematis illustration showing leaf stalks modified as tendrils.

Clematis

Clematis illustration showing leaf stalks modified as tendrils.

Clematis eriostemon has four, blue, spreading sepals. The plant climbs eight to ten feet tall. It is a hybrid of clematis viticella.

Clematis Eriostemon

Clematis eriostemon has four, blue, spreading sepals. The plant climbs eight to ten feet tall. It is…

The purple stamens of clematis florida bicolor are somewhat petal-like and form a dense, purple head in the center of the flower.

Clematis Florida Bicolor

The purple stamens of clematis florida bicolor are somewhat petal-like and form a dense, purple head…

The flowers of clematis fremontii are purple and drooping. The leaves are three to four inches long.

Clematis Fremontii

The flowers of clematis fremontii are purple and drooping. The leaves are three to four inches long.

The flowers of clematis jackmanii are flat and five to six inches broad. The flowers are usually clustered in threes.

Clematis Jackmanii

The flowers of clematis jackmanii are flat and five to six inches broad. The flowers are usually clustered…

The flowers of clematis lawsoniana are very large and rose purple, marked with darker veins. The flowers bloom August to November.

Clematis Lawsoniana

The flowers of clematis lawsoniana are very large and rose purple, marked with darker veins. The flowers…

Clematis lawsoniana henryi is a derivative from clematis lanuginosa. The flowers are creamy white and become fully expanded when grown in the open sun.

Clematis Lawsoniana Henryi

Clematis lawsoniana henryi is a derivative from clematis lanuginosa. The flowers are creamy white and…

Clematis paniculata is a vigorous climber. It is native to Japan.

Clematis Paniculata

Clematis paniculata is a vigorous climber. It is native to Japan.

The flowers of clematis paniculata are one to one and a half inches across. The flowers are dull white and bloom in September.

Flower of Clematis Paniculata

The flowers of clematis paniculata are one to one and a half inches across. The flowers are dull white…

Clematis stanleyia is an erect, robust herb that grows three feet tall. The flowers are one to three inches across and white to pink-purple.

Clematis Stanleyia

Clematis stanleyia is an erect, robust herb that grows three feet tall. The flowers are one to three…

Clematis viorna grows eight to ten feet tall. The flowers are pitcher shaped and grow alone on each stem.

Clematis Viorna

Clematis viorna grows eight to ten feet tall. The flowers are pitcher shaped and grow alone on each…

The leaves of clematis virginiana are cut toothed. The bases are often heart shaped. The leaves are two to three inches long.

Clematis Virginiana

The leaves of clematis virginiana are cut toothed. The bases are often heart shaped. The leaves are…